Maz·da·ism also Maz·de·ism (m z d - z m)n. Zoroastrianism. [From Avestan mazdå, the good principle, from mazd  -, wise; see Ahura Mazda.] |
Mazdaism, Mazdeism [ˈmæzdəˌɪzəm]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) another word for Zoroastrianism
Mazdaism
the worship of Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism as the source of all light and good. — Mazdaist, n.
See also: Religionthe worship of Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism as the source of all light and good. — Mazdaist, n.
See also: God and Gods
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| Noun | 1. | Mazdaism - system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil) faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" Ahura - (Zoroastrianism) title for benevolent deities Avestan - of or pertaining to the Avesta (sacred text of Zoroastrianism) |
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