Mazdaism
(ˈmæzdəɪz(ə)m)
Also Mazdeism.
[f. Avestic mazda, the name of the good principle (Ahura-mazda, Ormuzd) of ancient Persian theology.]
The ancient Persian religion as taught in the Avesta; Zoroastrianism.
| 1871 P. Smith Anc. Hist. East iii. xviii. 384 The Zendavesta claims to be the revelation of Mazdeism. 1886 Encycl. Brit. XX. 360 Zarathustric religion (Mazdaism). |
So Mazˈdean, -ˈdæan a., pertaining to the religion of the Avesta; n. an adherent of this religion.
| 1880 J. Darmesteter tr. Zend-Avesta i. Introd. 42 There was a Mazdean literature in existence in those times. 18.. J. Milne Relig. Persia in Cycl. Sci. I. 601 The Mazdean's idea of the resurrection glorified man's body as his eternal companion. |