The dynamic interplay of opposites in zoroastrianism by Florentin Smarandache

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A Comparative Study of the Reasons for the Persistence of Buddhism and the Decline of Zoroastrianism in Ancient China by Amin Yazdkhasti, Hamidreza Pashazanous

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The Eternal Return. Apocatastasis and its Manifestations in Ancient Philosophies: Pythagoreanism, Stoicism, Zoroastrianism, Platonism and Gnosticism by Alexandru LAZĂR

“…This study explores the acceptances of the concept of apocatastasis in five of the most influential philosophical and religious traditions of antiquity: Pythagoreanism, Stoicism, Platonism, Gnosticism and Zoroastrianism. Apocatastasis, defined as 'restoration' or 'return to the original state', was interpreted differently in each of these systems of thought, reflecting distinct views on the nature of the cosmos, time and human destiny. …”
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Similes for Mainyu, Ahura Mazdā and Ahriman in the Avesta, Bundahishn and Mainyu-i ye Xrad by Saba Kazemian, Kazem Dezfoulian, Ahmad Khatami

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The Evolution of the Meaning of “Dūsh” in the Thoughts of Khayyam, Sanai, and Hafez by Ali Mohammad Moazzeni, Ameneh Rajabi

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İslâmiyet ile Mecusilikteki Din Adamları ve Mabetlerin Din Eğitimindeki Fonksiyonları Açısından Mukayesesi by Veysi Turun

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The Theme and Effective Factors in the Transformation and Development of «Swastika» Motif in Iranian Art from Ancient to Seljuk Period by Mohamad Motevalli, Khashayar Ghazizadeh, Morteza Afshari

“…In the early period, this motif symbolized the God and Goddesses of the Sun and was gradually associated with the ritual symbols of Mithraism and Zoroastrianism in works of art. In the Islamic period, this motif underwent metamorphosis and was used as a symbol of God and Islamic holy persons.…”
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A Comparative study of Daiva's Sin and its Evolution in the Stories of Ancient Iran and Ta'ziehs of Daiva's Tying Thumb Based on Six Poetic Verses by Mahdi mohamadi, Adel Meghdadian, Abolfazl Tajik

“…In taziyeh, the demon no longer refers to the evil of antiquity and Zoroastrian texts. It is a creature that has chosen the wrong path and not inherently evil. …”
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Critical analysis of ideological discourse on caste in Shahnameh Based on Michel Foucault’s views (Case study: The story of Anoushirvan and the shoemaker) by Reza Ghanbari Abdolmaleki, Ailin Firoozian Pouresfahani

“…It is also aimed to examine the role of Zoroastrian ideology in promoting and institutionalizing the caste system. …”
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Penser le Cthulhucène et son géotraumatisme : le cas Cyclonopedia de Reza Negarestani by Fabien Richert

“…In Iranian philosopher Reza Negarestani’s Cyclonopedia: Complicity with Anonymous Materials (2008), concepts by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari intersect with the cosmic deities imagined by H.P. Lovecraft, occult Zoroastrian relics explain John Carpenter’s horrific science fiction imagination, and develop a most extravagant hypothesis: oil, a “tellurian entity” imprisoned in the deep layers and formations of the earth, has been waiting for a long time to be released from the depths of the earth and to spread into the atmosphere. …”
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Essential Oils May Lead α-Synuclein towards Toxic Fibrils Formation by Dina Morshedi, Mahour Nasouti

“…Given that applications of M. communis are very extensive in Asian societies, especially Zoroastrians, this study was extended towards its role on α-Syn fibrillation/cytotoxicity. …”
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A Critical Analysis on the Concept of "Philhellen" on Parthian Coins by Esmaeil Sangari, Alireza Karbasi

“…This issue was compatible with Iranians’ perception from the global society that was rooted in Zoroastrian thoughts in Achaemenid period. Thus, the Parthian kings, using this interpretation, in fact, admire a kind of Greek culture that has a global and non-transcendental attitude towards human society and so that paved the way for its absorption in Iranian culture. …”
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Kissing the Church Bell or Ringing the Church Bell? (About a verse of the ode of “Tarsaeiyeh”) by Majid Mansouri

“…In another part of the article, "the bell of Magi " is explained and shown that, in Zoroastrian, "the striking of the mortar," was considered as a call to prayer and a sign of invitation to participate in religious ceremonies. …”
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Historical Analysis and Adaptation of the Issue of Good and Evil in Iranian, Ishraqi, and Sadrai Wisdom by Somayeh Karimi, Jafar Shanazari

“…Research FindingsIt seems that the importance and influence of Iranian wisdom on the two wisdoms of Sadra and Ishragi cannot be ignored because according to some philosophical researchers, the lines of ancient Greek wisdom such as the wisdom of Plato, Plotinus, and Pythagoras can be seen, which has many similarities with the teachings and foundations of Zoroastrian philosophy in ancient Iran and the wisdom of Khosravani. …”
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