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Ancient Persia

1. Achaemenid c 559-331 bce
2. Persepolis c 518 - 480 bce (Norooz/New Years)
3. Zoroaster (Zarathustra or Zartosht)
1. Dualism
2. Avesta - scriptures
3. Asha (order) vs Drug (confusion)
4. Gatha (spiritual poems that deal with balance and order (Asha))
5. Ahura Mazda - Wise Lord (Ohrmazd)
6. Angra Mainyu - Hostile Spirit (Ahriman)
7. Magus - singular (Magi - plural)
8. Daevas (demons)
9. Mithras (God of sun, light and convenance) and Anahita (Goddess of Fertility)