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/ˈzɔːr.oʊ.æs.tər/ · zo·ro·as·ter
noun
- The ancient Iranian prophet traditionally regarded as the founder of Zoroastrianism. Zoroaster taught that good thoughts, good words, and good deeds lead to salvation.
- A literary or philosophical reference to the prophet, especially in works such as Nietzsche's *Thus Spoke Zarathustra*. In Nietzsche's dialogue, Zoroaster appears as a sage proclaiming the death of God.
Did you know? Nietzsche’s 1883 philosophical novel *Thus Spoke Zarathustra* revived Western interest in Zoroaster, making the name synonymous with the idea of a revolutionary sage.