Zoroastrianism vs Zarathustrian - What's the difference?
zoroastrianism | zarathustrian |
The monotheistic religion which began in Persia in the sixth century based on teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster.
Zoroaster (Persian, Zardosht) Because the term Zoroastrianism is offensive, some have called them Mazdakites given the fact that their god is Ahura Mazda. Detractors also have called them fire worshippers, which is a term that they detest.
English words suffixed with -ism
Relating to or characteristic of Zarathustrianism (also known as Zoroastrianism).
As a proper noun Zoroastrianism
is the monotheistic religion which began in Persia in the sixth century (BCE) based on teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster.As an adjective Zarathustrian is
relating to or characteristic of Zarathustrianism (also known as Zoroastrianism).As a noun Zarathustrian is
a follower of Zarathustra (also known as Zoroaster).zoroastrianism
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Alternative forms
* Zoroastrism (dated)Proper noun
(en proper noun)Usage notes
Some consider the term offensive.2010 , Van Christian A. Gorder, Christianity in Persia and the Status of Non-Muslims in Modern Iran'' (ISBN 0739136119), pages 22 and 36:Zoroaster (Persian, Zardosht) Because the term Zoroastrianism is offensive, some have called them Mazdakites given the fact that their god is Ahura Mazda. Detractors also have called them fire worshippers, which is a term that they detest.