Study Zoroastrianism through its Iranian histories, Avestan heritage, ritual life, and the diversity of contemporary communities. [1][2]
Why take this Journey?
Its distinctive moral cosmology, ritual traditions, and enduring communities are important in the religious history of Iran and beyond. [1]
Designed for: Learners seeking context beyond simplified accounts of dualism.
Historical and textual context
Zoroastrian traditions developed in ancient Iran and continued through major political and social transformations into diaspora communities. [1][2][3]
Its influence is often overstated, making a precise and respectful introduction valuable.
Questions you will explore
- What sources inform early history?
- How should dualism be described?
- What is asha?
- How have communities adapted over time?
Preview the five learning paths
- Path 1Sources and beginnings: Avesta, languages, and history.
- Path 2Cosmos and ethics: truth, choice, and responsibility.
- Path 3Ritual life: fire, purity, and communal practice.
- Path 4Texts and interpretation: transmission and commentary.
- Path 5Continuity: Iranian history, diaspora, and present communities.
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Sources and permitted use
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Source 1
Zoroastrianism · Encyclopaedia BritannicaCitation link only; no source content reproduced. Encyclopaedia Britannica retains rights in its material.
Source 2
Avesta · Encyclopaedia BritannicaCitation link only; no source content reproduced. Encyclopaedia Britannica retains rights in its material.
Source 3
Zoroastrianism · The British LibraryCitation link only; no source content reproduced. The British Library retains rights in its material.
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