Mazdaism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Mazdaism
Example Sentences
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Also known as Mazdaism, the Zoroastrian religion was that of the ancient Magi or fire-worshippers of Persia, mentioned in Scripture.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) by R. V. (Robert Vane) Russell
The learned theology of the Chaldeans imposed itself on the primitive Mazdaism, which was a collection of traditions and rites rather than a body of doctrines.
From The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism by Franz Cumont
He was an eye-witness of this struggle, and gives a good account of the contemporary Mazdaism which the Persians tried to force on the Armenians.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various
The ethical standard of Mazdaism is high, and the ethical practice of Mazdean communities hardly differs from that of other prominent modern religious bodies.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Morris Jastrow
In the hands of late writers they shaded into legendary accounts of the origin of the kingdom, and the whole was colored by the developed Mazdaism.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Morris Jastrow
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