Zoroaster
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Zo·ro·as·ter
(zôr′ō-ăs′tər) or Zar·a·thu·stra (zăr′ə-tho͞o′strə) In Zoroastrian tradition, the Iranian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism. The Avesta describes his reception of a revelation from Ahura Mazda and other events in his life, traditionally dated to the 6th century bc.
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Zoroaster
(ˌzɒrəʊˈæstə)n
(Biography) ?628–?551 bc, Persian prophet; founder of Zoroastrianism. Avestan name: Zarathustra
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Zo•ro•as•ter
(ˈzɔr oʊˌæs tər, ˈzoʊr-, ˌzɔr oʊˈæs tər, ˌzoʊr-)n.
fl. 6th century B.C., Persian religious teacher. Also called Zarathustra.
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