What is Zoroastrianism?

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Armenians, before becoming the First Nation to accept Christianity as their national religion in 301 A.D were Zoroastrian as far back as 5th century BC. We still have some Zoroastrian traditions. Ahura Mazda was Aramazd and you can still find the common name Aram in many Armenians. Thanks for this video because I’ve always been interested in learning more

It's interesting to contrast Mithraism, usually termed a 'mystery-religion' and Zoroastrianism, which is much more of an ethical philosophy like Buddhism. Persian history rocks! A fun fact: Zarathushti used to make a pilgrimage to Baku in modern-day Azerbaijan because the ground was so saturated with petroleum that flames would spontaneously pop up from the ground in some areas.

Awesome! A video on Zoroastrianism is exactly what the world needs. Such a significant and influential religion, interesting as well. Can’t wait!

I live in california and there is small zoroastrian community here. I messaged one of the centers because I wanted to learn more and everyone is so friendly and patient and excited to tell you about their religion

As an Iranian thank you for making this video, even though I'm atheist I always love learning more about Zoroastrianism and even Iranian Paganism.

This is the best, most nuanced, historically and scholarly balanced video on Zoroastrianism out there. Thank you!

Thank you for this educational lecture about Zoroastrianism. I listened to your first one too, as l have been involved with Zoroastrianism through my husband, who studied Arabic, African languages, and Middle Eastern religions, and wrote his Thesis about Yazidism, and Zoroastrianism in 1970. At that time the Berlin Umboldt University had extensive books by German scholars about these two ancient religions, which l needed in essence to translate into my husbands language.
“Yazidism is a monotheistic ethnic religion (like Zoroastrianism too) , that has its roots in a western Iranic pre-Zoroastrian religion directly derived from the Indo-Iranian tradition.” (According to Wikipedia) l could not say it better, nor shorter in English, as it’s not my first language) A Kurdish speaking Yazidi Community is living in Melbourne, Australia till date, and of course they are living in the triangle Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and in small groups in the Middle East till today too, trying to preserve their religious, cultural, language traditions, but have lost lots of it due to the mentioned countries suppressing their believes, rituals, and assimilating them, or punish them like in Turkey. Many Yazidis have been massacred, genocides committed in the Triangle borders. It is a hot topic.
I wished, there would be an episode about Yazidism, and the connection between the two, the similarities, and differences.
Thank you. It’s fascinating to listen to these scholarly lectures. Greetings from Melbourne

Thus spoke Zarathustra: Good thoughts Good words Good deeds

I’m Kurdish and I’m Zoroastrian ❤ I am so proud of that is my religion is Persian religion it’s not just a legion. It’s also teaching philosophy and technology. Anything anything you want to be it’s not just a religion is a peaceful religion. Is it Kurdish Persian? We are so proud of that.❤

My regards to my fellow Kurdish Zoroastrians watching this

"Give me that old time religion ... we'll pray with Zarathustra, we'll pray just like we used to, I'm a Zarathustra boosta...and that's good enough for me..."

Great video! As an Iranian American who grew up before the revolution and in a very secular Iran, we always honored the Zoroastrian traditions, which spoke to the real roots of Iranians/Persians and why Islam never really became (even with this regime in place) part of society's DNA like it did in Turkey for instance. We had our own religion. Would love to see a video on Mithraism and Mazdakism, and know the difference, if you are up for it. 🙏

I hope that this will be a series about zoroastrianism

Zarathustra is such a cool name

I have spent many hours in front of the holy fire at the Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Yazd, before the Revolution, and was able to visit again after.

I also had many Zoroastrian friends when I lived in California.

I'm 62 years young and have during my life studied, followed a religion, experienced religion, believed in aspects of religion etc and in doing so understand many of the descriptive as explained and the links it has due to the topics history, in this most excellent and unbiased educational masterpiece of a video. It has really provoked me to dig deeper into the great jigsaw of life and it's many associations. Thanks so much for sharing it.

As a believer in Christ and trying to do my part helping my house, family, all people in general, I really appreciated the part when Darius was quoted saying he’s a friend to ALL who do not harm others. Whether strong towards weak, or weak towards strong. ❤you all my friends who love to love and hate to hate. Wishing you a prosperous journey. We’re not perfect yet but may almighty bless and guide us through! Stay true family— peace ✌🏿 ❤️‍🔥🤩

Very interesting

Helpful.