Zoroastrianism Flashcards
(15 cards)
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Angra Mainyu
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Evil spirit, opposes Ahura Mazda
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Ahura Mazda
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The highest deity, the absolute
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Vohu Manah
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Good thought, one of the Amesha Spentas
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Amesha Spenta
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“Angels”
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Asha
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Truth
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Druj
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“The lie”
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Magi
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Priests that teach the principle
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Mani
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Persian teacher of religious dualism
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Dakhma
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Tower of Silence, where they dispose of bodies
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Zarathustra
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The prophet
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Briefly describe the life of Zarathustra
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Born into noble family Left family and chosen wife Had visions of angels Began to preach the messages Converted a king
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What is the scripture of the “word of god” for Zoroastrianism?
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Avestas
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What is the scripture of commentary?
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Pahlavi texts
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What is the Chinvat Bridge?
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Bridge of judgment
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Who is Saoshyant?
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The “messiah” who will bring about the final renovation. Cleanse the earth with fire, resurrect the dead.
