CIVILIZATION
PERSIAN
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The belief of many Gods
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The belief in different religions
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The belief of Persian ancestors
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The belief in monotheism and their supreme god, Ahura Mazda
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Detailed explanation-1: -Zoroastrians believe that there is one universal, transcendent, all-good, and uncreated supreme creator deity, Ahura Mazda, or the “Wise Lord” (Ahura meaning “Lord” and Mazda meaning “Wisdom” in Avestan).
Detailed explanation-2: -Ahura Mazdā, (Avestan: “Wise Lord”) also spelled Ormizd or Ormazd, supreme god in ancient Iranian religion, especially Zoroastrianism, the religious system of the Iranian prophet Zarathustra (c. 6th century bce; Greek name Zoroaster).
Detailed explanation-3: -Zoroastrians believe in one God, called Ahura Mazda (meaning ‘Wise Lord’). He is compassionate, just, and is the creator of the universe.
Detailed explanation-4: -With a central belief in the supreme deity Ahura Mazda, Zoroastrianism is perhaps the first true monotheistic religion. Its teachings and mythology heavily influenced the Judaeo-Christian tradition, leaving a legacy lasting thousands of years.