Zoroaster, or Zarathushtra, was an ancient prophet who lived in Persia. He founded a religion named Zoroastrianism. This religion has a long history. It was the national religion of Sassanid Empire of ancient Iran. In Persian language, the name takes the form of Zartosht.
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Born | Before 500 BC, likely 1500–1000 BC |
Died | Aged 74[source?] |
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