Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism origin

Ancient Persia (Iran)

Founder of Zoroastrianism

Zoroaster (Zarathustra)

Ahura Mazda

Supreme good God of wisdom

Angra Mainyu (Ahriman)

Evil spirit opposing Ahura Mazda

Zoroastrianism belief system

Dualism (good vs evil)

Human role in Zoroastrianism

Choose between good and evil

Threefold Path

Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds

Zoroastrian morality

Strong emphasis on ethical choices

Afterlife in Zoroastrianism

Judgment, Heaven, and Hell

Final judgment in Zoroastrianism

Good ultimately defeats evil

Fire in Zoroastrianism

Symbol of truth and purity

Zoroastrian influence

Influenced Judaism, Christianity, and Islam