Symbols in Zoroastrianism
Atash Behram
The Atash Behram, or the "Fire of Glory," is the highest grade of fire that can be placed in a Zoroastrian fire temple. It is believed to contain the greatest level of sacred fire, and is deemed a symbol of purity and spiritual enlightenment.
Faravahar
The Faravahar is a symbol that depicts a sun-winged disk with a human figure in the center. Although the exact meaning of the Faravahar is unknown, the circle in the center represents eternity. Overall, the symbol often represents the Zoroastrian Threefold Path- good thoughts, good words, good deeds. Additionally, this symbol appears on many public places from the Tomb of Ferdowsi to Persepolis. The Faravahar has its roots in Zoroastrianism but is now a secular/cultural symbol for Iranians everywhere.
Cypress Trees
Cypress trees symbolize the eternity of life in Zoroastrianism. In the religion, cutting down a cypress tree will result in bad luck as, in effect, it will cut your own good fortune.
One particular sacred cypress tree to Zoroastrians, is the Cypress of Kashmar which was depicted in Shahnameh, the influential Persian Book of Kings.
