zarathustrianism

Meaning

The monotheistic religion and philosophy founded by the prophet Zoroaster (also known as Zarathustra) in ancient Iran, which teaches that a supreme creator god, Ahura Mazda, is the source of all goodness and that humans have free will to choose between good and evil.

Examples

• Zarathustrianism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions.
• The core tenets of Zarathustrianism include the importance of truth, righteousness, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.