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Dining
fromRemodelista
3 days ago

Ring In Spring: A Haft-Sin Table for Persian New Year - Remodelista

Nowruz, a 3,000-year-old Persian New Year celebration rooted in Zoroastrianism, begins on the vernal equinox and features a symbolic tablescape called haft-sin with seven items starting with 'S' that represent desired qualities for the new year.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Early Medieval Church in Iraq Points to Christian-Zoroastrian Neighbours - Medievalists.net

An early fifth-century Christian meeting place with architectural features and pottery was found adjacent to a Sasanian fortification, suggesting peaceful Christian–Zoroastrian coexistence.
Philosophy
fromOpen Culture
6 months ago

The Origins of Satan: The Evolution of the Devil in Religion

Satan began as a non-supreme adversary in Hebrew scripture and later became an ultimate evil figure influenced by Job and Zoroastrian dualism.
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