Zarathustra
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noun
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- Zarathustrian adjective
- Zarathustric adjective
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Its name comes from Zoroaster, the Greek pronunciation of the name of its founder, Zarathustra.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Zarathustra Aquarian; his wife, Amy; and their daughter, Alyah — who’s also a “psychedelic clown” who leads “interdimensional travel demonstration and practicum” — applauded the discipline and openness that Father Yod’s teachings introduced.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2023
The prophet Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra, is revered as the founder of the faith, which became dominant in Persia before Arab Muslims conquered the region in the 7th century.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022
His cavorting and richly subversive "fifth gospel," "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," is reproduced in full, as is "Twilight of the Idols," one of his last works and a fine condensation of his mature project.
From Salon • Aug. 23, 2021
He was also reading Friedrich Nietzsche at this time and was influenced by such books as The Anti-Christ and Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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