Religious cults

focuses on the words of the prophet Zarathushtra, called the ancient Greeks Zoroaster, and is dedicated to the worship of Ahura Mazda, the Lord of Wisdom. He also recognizes two competing principles representing good and evil: Spenta Mainyu (“Generous Spirit”) and Angra Mainyu (“Destructive Spirit”). People are closely involved in this struggle, holding chaos and destruction with active kindness.

3,500 years ago. According to the texts of that period, Zoroaster may have been born in 628 BC. in Rages, Iran, and possibly died around 551 BC. e. These dates, however, are very approximate; some researchers believe that he could have lived several millennia earlier or later.
The Indo-Iranian religion in the time of Zarathushtra was polytheistic, that is, people worshiped several gods. Although there are few details, Zoroaster probably elevated the already existing deity as the supreme creator, thereby creating the world's first monotheistic religion (a religion worshiping one creator). Zoroastrianism therefore bears some resemblance to ancient Vedic beliefs; for example, the aura and daeva (agents of order and chaos) in Zoroastrianism are compared with the asuras and devas who are fighting for power in the Vedic religion.
Zoroastrianism expanded to become one of the most important religions in the ancient world. From 600 BC until 650 AD it was the official religion of Persia (Ancient Iran). Currently, there are only about 190,000 people in the world who are adherents of Zoroastrianism.

all together, some services were held at home. Worship is centered on core ethical values: Good Words, Good Thoughts, and Good Deeds.
Many Zoroastrians prayed several times a day, always referring to a source of fire or light. Until now, some have tied a cord called kushi. Kusti is tied three times to symbolize three Zoroastrian meanings.
Zoroastrian temples constantly kept fire, symbolizing the eternal power of Ahura Mazda. Fire is also recognized as a powerful purifier and is respected for this reason. The consecration of the holiest temple bonfires takes a year, and many of them burn for years or even centuries. Visitors to temples of fire bring offerings made of wood, which the priest puts in a mask on fire. The mask prevents the fire from being defiled by its breath. Then the visitor is anointed with ash from the fire.
Zoroastrian weddings included a prenuptial agreement and celebrations that can last up to seven days. Married relatives wear a white scarf over the heads of the couple, while sugar pieces are rubbed together to sweeten the marriage. The ends of the scarf are later sewn together to symbolize the unity of the couple.

the only god worshiped, although the existence of lesser spiritual beings is also recognized.
The main ethical principle of Zoroastrianism is Khumata, Khuhta, Huvesht: "think well, speak well, behave well." This is the divine expectation of people, and only through good will chaos be restrained. The kindness of a person determines his final fate after death.
Zoroastrians believe that when a person dies, the soul goes to the judgment of God. Good souls pass to the "best of existence", and the wicked are punished in agony. As the end of the world approaches, the dead will be resurrected into new bodies. The world will burn, but only sinners will suffer from any pain. Fire will cleanse creation and cleanse evil. Angra Mainyu will either be destroyed or become powerless, and everyone will live in paradise, with the possible exception of the extremely evil, which some sources believe will suffer endlessly.
It is important to note that since Zoroastrianism is so ancient, beliefs and rituals have changed over time. Although Zoroastrianism is considered a monotheistic religion, there have been times in history when faith could be characterized as duotheistic or polytheistic.