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Introduction:
» What is Zoroastrianism?
» Is Zoroastrianism a Religion, Philosophy, Way-of-Life...? The Spirit
» The Name Zoroaster, Zarathushtra, Zarathustra
» Etymology of the Name Zoroaster, Zarathushtra, Zarathustra - Speculations
» Images of Zarathushtra / Zarathustra / Zoroaster
» Magi - Zoroastrian Priests
Astrology:
» Astrology & Zoroastrianism
» Note in J.M. Ashmand's Translation (1822) of Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos
Calendar:
» When Does the Zoroastrian Day Start?
» When Does the Zoroastrian Day Start? Detailed
Environment:
» Disposal of Organic Waste. Environmental Protection
Ethics and Values:
» Zoroastrian Ethos
Ferdowsi's Shahnameh:
» Ferdowsi's Legacy
» Bastan Nameh
Food, Diet, Cuisine:
» Were Ancient Iranians and Zoroastrians Vegetarian? (Updated)
» Irani Cafés - Disappearing Heritage
» Irani Zarathushti Traditions: Health Giving and Healing Foods
» Dietary Training of Achaemenian Persian Children
» Achaemenian Persian King's Table
» Parthian Cuisine
» Sassanian Cuisine
» Wine
» Similarities in Greek & Persian-Iranian Cuisine
Greek-Persian Relations and Influence:
» Alexander and the Talking Trees
» Greek Perceptions of Zoroaster, Zoroastrianism & the Magi
» Zoroastrian-Persian Influence on Greek Philosophy and Sciences
» Influence of Persians on Greek Philosophy, Arts and Science - Clement of Alexandria
» Alcibiades, Plato & Some Amazing Insights. Part 1 The Historical Alcibiades
» Alcibiades, Plato & Some Amazing Insights. Part 2 Selections from Plato
» Ostanes Persian Sage
» (Chaldean) Oracles of Zoroaster - an Introduction
» (Chaldean) Oracles of Zoroaster - Beliefs Summary by Psellus and this Author
» Roman Emperor Julian and the Seven Rays
» Similarities in Greek & Persian-Iranian Cuisine
» Porphyry on the Magi, Animals and Diet
» Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers
» Arteans: Persian's Native Name. Persians, Perses, Perseus & Cephenes (New)
» Herodotus on Persian Attire (New)
Health & Healing:
» Zoroastrian Heritage and Healing
History:
» Who Were the Aryans?
» Iranian-Aryan Connections with Western Tibet
» Cyrus the Great (at Zoroastrian Heritage)
» Cyrus the Great - His Religion & Inspiration
» Cyrus the Great - Pasargadae, Capital (at Zoroastrian Heritage)
» Cyrus the Great - Information Sources
» Cyrus the Great - Xenophon's Cyropaedia (at Zoroastrian Heritage)
» Cyrus the Great - Hebrew Bible Quotes
» Cyrus Cylinder
» Cyrus Cylinder - its Discoverer Hormuzd Rassam
» Cyrus Cylinder - its Remarkable Discovery
» Cyrus Cylinder - Contents (Eduljee)
» Cyrus Cylinder - Translation (Rogers)
» Cyrus Cylinder - Translation (Finkel)
» Cyrus' Edict & the Chinese Cuneiform Bones
» Cyrus Cylinder - Talk by Neil MacGregor
» Amazons & Kurdish Women Warriors (New)
» Amazons, Troy & the Western Realms of Aryana (New)
» Ancient Westernmost Asia Minor (New)
» Herodotus' References to the Saka (New)
» Kurdish Origins & the Saka Claim. Pt. 1 - Credibility of Sources (New)
» Kurdish Origins & the Saka Claim. Pt. 2 - Inscriptions at Saqqez, Kurdistan (Iran) (New)
» Halicarnassus Mausoleum & Amazonomachy Frieze Panels (New)
» Ethnicity of Amazons, Artemisia & Carians. Clues Through Attire (New)
Language & Etymology:
» Etymology & Genealogy of Tahmuras / Tahmurath
» Zamyad (Zam) Yasht 19.4/5 Translation & Notes. Hushang Subjugates Divs, Yatus & Pairikas
» Meaning of Suffix -va, -van(em), -vant(em), -vand, -mand
» Etymology of Khoda / Khuda & khvet-vadta
» Khv, Xv and Hv Sounds in Avestan & Transition to Modern Persian
Mithraism:
» Exploring Connections Between Persian & Roman Mithraism
» Roman Emperor Julian and the Seven Rays
» Halicarnassus Mausoleum & Amazonomachy Frieze Panels (New)
Mythology & Legends:
» Gaya, Gav, Geush Urvan, Gaokerena, Haoma
» Kangdez - Far Away Land Beyond the Sea
» The Great Ocean Vourukasha / Frakhvkard / Varkash
» Etymology & Genealogy of Tahmuras / Tahmurath
» Cypress of Kashmar Sources. In six parts: » 1. Shahnameh » 2. The Dabistan » 3. Thomas Hyde » 4. Qazvini » 5. Burhan-i Kati » 6. Various
» Pahlavans & Sakastan. In nine parts: » 1. Introduction » 2. Timur's Account » 3. Lineage & Nation » 4. Thraetaona & Thrita. Keresaspa & Urvakhshaya. Varena, Rangha & Patashkhvargar » 5. Trita, Visvarupa & Ahi in the Vedas » 6. Battles with Dragon-Snakes » 7. Garshasp, Saam & Zal in the Shahnameh » 8. End Times. The Renovation of the World » 9. Religion in Sakastan
Philosophy:
» Hermippus Redivivus by J.H. Cohausen (1749) - Hermetic Philosophy & Zoroaster
» Bon, Zoroastrianism & Dualism
» Dual, Duality & Dualism. Definitions
» The Two - Ta Mainyu
» Yin-Yang Dualism. Development of the Concept
» Yin-Yang in Daoism / Taoism. The Daodejing by Laozi. Zhuangzi
» Plutarch. His Work, Duality and the Soul
» Pythagorean Beliefs and Zoroastrianism
» Golden Verses of Pythagoras
» Summary of the Doctrines of Zoroaster and Plato by George Gemistos Pletho(n)
Scriptures:
» When was the Avestan Canon Closed?
» Aredvi Sura Anahita & Aban
Theology:
» God, Time & Creation in Zoroastrianism
» Etymology of Khoda / Khuda & khvet-vadta
» The Difference between Ahura (Khoda), Mazda & Yazata (Yazdan) - Lord, God & Divine
» Bon, Zoroastrianism & Dualism
Zoroastrian Practice:
» Attaining the Age of Responsibility & Initiation. Kusti.
» Hamazor - United in Strength, Handshake & Prayer. The Payvand

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