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Fun Facts about Zoroastrianism
Mazda Cars
Mazda, the motor corporation, is named after Ahura Mazda, the God in Zoroastrianism.
The Three Magi
The Three Magi, or the Three Wise Men, are important biblical figures as they visited Jesus after his birth (bearing gifts). The Three Magi, in fact, were Zoroastrian priests.
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche is considered to be one of the greatest phiolosophical fiction novels. In this book, Nietzsche chose Zarathustra (another name for the prophet Zoroaster) as a voice for his philosophy, exploring the realms of the battle between good and evil.
Zadig
In Zadig by Voltaire, the titular character is a Zoroastrian philosopher in ancient Babylonia.
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was the lead vocalist in the famous rock band, Queen. He was apart of the Parsi community.
