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Zoroastrianism, which has its roots in ancient Iranian religion, is a polytheistic religion that originated in c. 500 BCE in Iran in the eastern part of Ancient Persia by a philosopher named Zoroaster.

Deities:		Supernatural agents:		Beliefs:		Traditions:
Ahura Mazda (creator god, lord of wisdom and light; the highest deity) Angra Mainyu (destructive spirit, deity of chaos and evil, main adversary of Ahura Mazda) Zurvān (god of time)		Daevas (spirit of war and strife)		Daena, the eternal laws, were revealed to humanity through Mathra-Spenta (holy words) Asha, the law of the universe, governs all aspects of objective reality		Never proselytize religion Encouragement to marry within the same faith (not a requirement)