Iranian-1500 - -1000

Zarathushtra

“Zarathushtra (Zoroaster) was an ancient Iranian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions.”

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Zarathushtra (Zoroaster) was an ancient Iranian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. His Gathas — 17 hymns composed in Old Avestan — form the core liturgical texts of the Zoroastrian faith and are among the oldest religious poetry in existence.

Genres & Themes

Philosophical

Works by Zarathushtra

Philosophical

The Gathas

Traditional folktale

The Gathas, attributed to Zarathushtra, represent a profound religious reform that introduced monotheism and a moral framework to ancient Iranian spirituality. Through these hymns, Zarathushtra emphasized the importance of moral choice and the significance of intention in religious practice, challenging the prevailing magical rites of his time.

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