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Ahura Mazda
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the "wise lord," eternal, supreme creator of all, as taught by Zarathustra
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Amesha Spentas
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in Zoroastrianism, the "Holy Immortals," Good Purpose, Truth, Dominion, Devotion, Perfection, Immortality, and Holy Spirit, generated by Ahura Mazda to aid in the creation of the world
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Angra Mainyu
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evil Spirit in Zoroastrian thought, upholder of the lie (druj) , cosmic opponent of Ahura Mazda
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Spenta Mainyu
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Holy Spirit in Zoroastrianism, closely identified with Ahura Mazda, creator of the world, opponent of Angra Mainyu
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Parsis
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communities of Zoroastrians in India
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Zoroaster
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Greek form of the name Zarathustra
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Gathas
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sacred hymns composed by Zarathustra, part of the Avesta
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Fire Temple
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main worship sanctuary for Zoroastrians, where the sacred fire is kept burning
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Dakhma
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Tower of Silence in Zoroastrian communities, the structure on which the dead are exposed to vultures and the sun
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Eschatology
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doctrine about the last things: the end of the world, judgment day, consummation of God's plan
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