ZOROASTER, the name generally known in the West for the prophet of ancient Iran, whose transformation of his inherited religion inaugurated a movement that eventually became the dominant religion in Iran up until the triumph of Islam. The subject is covered in the following entries:
v. As Perceived by the Greeks.
vi. As Perceived in Western Europe.
vii. As Perceived by Later Zoroastrians.
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Originally Published: January 1, 2000
Last Updated: July 26, 2013