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Iranian religion founded by Zoroaster

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The Patrick Madrid Show
The Patrick Madrid Show: May 20, 2026 - Hour 3

The Patrick Madrid Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 51:04


Patrick answers listener questions about whether loved ones in heaven notice our lives, discusses Zoroastrianism, clarifies Catholic terminology, addresses generational sin and curses, and responds thoughtfully to real stories from callers exploring faith, church history, and spiritual struggles. Ellie (email) - How soon do our deceased loved ones know that we have died? (00:40) Joseph - I can prove that UFO's and flying saucers are demonic. Dylan - What is Zoroastrianism and how does it compare to Christianity? (08:36) Laurie - Two sides of my family were fighting over what kind of Christian they should be? My family decided to become Lutheran. Am I under any kind of sin because of my ancestors? (21:02) Patricia - Are generational curses real? (38:18) Agnes - How can you explain the three kings following the star? How did they know? (44:59) Lewis - Do you know anything about the Espiritualismo Trinitario Mariano religion? (48:11)

Sweeny Verses
Sweeny vs Bard #68 - The Path to Enlightenment part 1

Sweeny Verses

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 74:47


In this first conversation in a new series on enlightenment, mysticism, and civilization, Andrew Sweeny and Alexander Bard explore the relationship between enlightenment, ancient spirituality, and digital culture.The discussion moves through Peter Kingsley, Jung, Gurdjieff, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Göbekli Tepe, mountain civilizations versus river civilizations, shamanism, altered states, René Girard, mimetic contagion, social media, and the collapse of symbolic depth in modernity.Themes explored include:• Enlightenment as wholeness rather than salvation• The mystical origins of Western philosophy• Semi-nomadic and mountain cultures as sources of ecstatic spirituality• Göbekli Tepe and ritual consciousness before agriculture• Shamanism as transformation of perspective• Jung's *Red Book* as initiatory descent• Girard, scapegoating, and digital mass psychology• Gurdjieff and the idea that modern humanity lives asleep• The return of mysticism during periods of civilizational collapseMore Sweeny vs Bard:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuseeco8fLSmX1HUEmKV0WFecRg2Z1G6S&si=6e1Ry-WfechSySo6More Substack articles by Andrew Sweeny:https://substack.com/@andrewsweenyParallax is supported by readers and members who participate in the Parallax Academy, a space for deeper exploration of philosophy, media, myth, and culture.Free Subscribers• Receive selected public essays and podcast excerpts• Stay informed about Parallax events and conversationsMembers — €12/month• Full access to Parallax articles and essays• Participation in Parallax groups and community sessions• Access to member discussions and the growing Parallax archiveParallax Academy Members — €500/year• Everything included in Member access• Full access to all Parallax Course Library + Bonus Live Courses• Invitations to academy salons, dialogues, and special gatheringsSubscribe to join the Parallax community and Parallax Academy:[https://www.parallax-media.com/the-parallax-academy]

Literature and History
Episode 125: The Zoroastrian Bundahisn

Literature and History

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 122:41


The Bundahisn is the Zoroastrian creation story. At once an epic and encyclopedia, it's also a window into the end of Zoroastrianism's ascendancy in Iran. Episode 125 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-125/ Episode 125 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-125-the-zoroastrian-bundahisn Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@literatureandhistorypodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/literatureandhistorypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/literatureandhistory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lahpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lahpodcast.bsky.social X https://x.com/lahpodcast

Garden Of Doom
Garden of Thought E.370 The Devil's Name

Garden Of Doom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 61:31 Transcription Available


The Devil was not into this recording. It cut off my recording 4 times, but I feared no evil as a bravely recorded through the shadow of death. My returning guest, Southern Demonology's JJ Johnson explained why my prior sentence was a mistranslation. That is both a teaser and theme.Like you, I am aware of many names that might mean The Devil. I go through as many as I can poorly pronounce and we stumble into a few more. Could it be...Satan? Nope.How about Lucider or Azazel or Beelzabub or Set. Why is Zoroastrianism probably the most important aspect of this topic? Who was testing Job? Who led The Watchers? Is that even scripture? All this and more, Don't bite an apple. Or a pomegranate. Or a quince. We really don't knowwhat that was either but it's really unlikely the serpent was or is the Devil either. Fun times. Fate favors the bold. Enter intrepid ones. 

A Reason For Hope
ARFH Ministries - Apr 09 2026

A Reason For Hope

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 58:06


A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: Hezbollah's Destruction, Third Temple Sacrifices, and Zoroastrianism

Troubled Minds Radio
Disclosure's Demon Problem - The Three Adversaries - Part 2

Troubled Minds Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 118:33 Transcription Available


Part 2. Last week the Vice President said demons. This week we go to the source. Rudolf Steiner described three cosmic incarnations: Lucifer in China, 3000 BC. Christ in Palestine. And Ahriman, incarnating in the West, in our time. In 1924 he described robotic beings of extreme logical intellect overlaying the earth like a web of terrible spiders. He was describing AI before the first computer existed.But behind Lucifer and Ahriman stands a third adversary most people have never heard of. His name is Sorath. His number is 666. And his influence surges on a timeline that lands directly on 1998, the year Google was founded and the internet became the architecture of human cognition. Tonight we explore the hierarchy behind the hierarchy. The adversary behind the adversaries. And the possibility that the only adequate response to what is happening in the skies, in the Pentagon, and inside the machine is the development of a human faculty that neither side of the debate wants you to have. 

Troubled Minds Radio
Disclosure's Demon Problem - The Spiritual War Behind UFO Secrecy

Troubled Minds Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 130:52 Transcription Available


The Vice President of the United States just said he thinks aliens are demons. Pentagon factions are blocking UFO disclosure because they believe the phenomenon is satanic. Congress is warning that UFO scientists are dying. And buried underneath all of it is a framework from 1919 that predicted this exact moment.Rudolf Steiner warned that two forces would battle over human consciousness. One pulls you toward false mysticism and spiritual escapism. The other drags you into rigid materialism and dead thinking. Both serve the same master.Both prevent you from developing the one faculty that would actually change everything. Tonight we explore the possibility that the aliens-vs-demons debate is itself the deception, and that the real spiritual warfare looks nothing like what either side is selling.

Bridging Beliefs
Zoroastrianism and the Bible - Part 2

Bridging Beliefs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 57:04


The fulfillment of the coming of Jesus was expected by Zoroastrians. Several 'Magi' were spoken of in the Bible who were there at the birth of the coming Son of God (Jesus). Does that imply God inspired other world religions with the Truth as well? Sections: 1:48 Introduction2:52 Justin Martyr7:28 Clement of Alexandria13:25 Lactantius51:26 ConclusionDownload MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/rk2jde66Links: Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ X: https://x.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Support the show

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries
Sol Invictus, Ishtar, Mithra, Pazuzu: Stories of Forgotten Gods

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 70:30


For tonight's bedtime story, let's explore the stories of various gods from Antiquity that once were very relevant to the societies that worshipped them, before mostly disappearing from memories: • Sol Invictus, the sun god of the Romans that was propelled from obscure cult to imperial religion in the Third Century AD, and whose festival on December 25th became Christmas. • Mithra, an Iranian deity borrowed from Zoroastrianism by several foreign peoples, especially the Romans, who reinvented this cult completely into a mystery religion for initiates. • Inanna/Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love, procreation, political power and war who was worshipped for thousands of years by various Mesopotamian civilizations (Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians) and whose influence reached the Mediterranean. • Pazuzu, the demon god of southwestern winds of the Babylonians, and a popular domestic spirit whose ferocity protected homes, pregnant women, and young mothers from even worse evils. This podcast is entirely scripted and recorded by real people, it includes no AI, and mid-roll ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption.   #sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy my audiobook on Ancient Egyptian History, Myths & Mysteries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCqX5FoO6uCilrWCS8mB9?si=e1ecb983d2534d69⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bible over Brews
Bible over Brews: The ancient underground city, and it's secret history!

Bible over Brews

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 74:42


Summary: Explore the fascinating history, engineering, and cultural significance of the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia, Turkey. Discover its origins, purpose, and the mysteries that still surround this incredible subterranean metropolis while sampling Jameson Triple Triple and Yuengling!Keywords: Derinkuyu, Cappadocia, underground city, archaeology, ancient engineering, Christian history, Hittites, Byzantine, underground tunnels, historical mysteries Key Topics:History and origins of DerinkuyuEngineering and architecture of the underground cityCultural and religious significance of the siteDerinkuyu: The Hidden Underground City of CappadociaUnveiling Derinkuyu: Secrets of the Ancient Underground Metropolis"Gobekli Tepe rewrites history.""The city was abandoned in 1923.""Many mysteries still remain."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup04:48 Exploring Jameson Triple Triple Whiskey13:36 The Discovery of Derinkuyu Underground City20:02 Engineering Marvels of Derinkuyu27:24 Historical Significance of Derinkuyu32:19 Controversial Theories Surrounding Derinkuyu35:13 Celebrating the Legacy of Yenling Brewery37:14 Mainstream Archaeology vs. Alternative Theories39:40 Gobekli Tepe: A Game Changer in History42:01 Zoroastrianism and the Vara Legend44:29 Derinkuyu: The Underground City of Survival51:51 Geological Marvels: The Making of Derinkuyu53:47 Life Underground: Community and Adaptation54:02 The End of an Era: Abandonment of Derinkuyu57:58 Religious Convergence in Derinkuyu58:54 Unsolved Mysteries of Derinkuyu01:00: 20Visiting Derinkuyu: A Unique Adventure01:01:22 Concluding Thoughts on Derinkuyu's Significance

Bible over Brews
Bible over Brews: The ancient underground city, and it's secret history!

Bible over Brews

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 74:42


Summary: Explore the fascinating history, engineering, and cultural significance of the underground city of Derinkuyu in Cappadocia, Turkey. Discover its origins, purpose, and the mysteries that still surround this incredible subterranean metropolis while sampling Jameson Triple Triple and Yuengling!Keywords: Derinkuyu, Cappadocia, underground city, archaeology, ancient engineering, Christian history, Hittites, Byzantine, underground tunnels, historical mysteries Key Topics:History and origins of DerinkuyuEngineering and architecture of the underground cityCultural and religious significance of the siteDerinkuyu: The Hidden Underground City of CappadociaUnveiling Derinkuyu: Secrets of the Ancient Underground Metropolis"Gobekli Tepe rewrites history.""The city was abandoned in 1923.""Many mysteries still remain."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup04:48 Exploring Jameson Triple Triple Whiskey13:36 The Discovery of Derinkuyu Underground City20:02 Engineering Marvels of Derinkuyu27:24 Historical Significance of Derinkuyu32:19 Controversial Theories Surrounding Derinkuyu35:13 Celebrating the Legacy of Yenling Brewery37:14 Mainstream Archaeology vs. Alternative Theories39:40 Gobekli Tepe: A Game Changer in History42:01 Zoroastrianism and the Vara Legend44:29 Derinkuyu: The Underground City of Survival51:51 Geological Marvels: The Making of Derinkuyu53:47 Life Underground: Community and Adaptation54:02 The End of an Era: Abandonment of Derinkuyu57:58 Religious Convergence in Derinkuyu58:54 Unsolved Mysteries of Derinkuyu01:00: 20Visiting Derinkuyu: A Unique Adventure01:01:22 Concluding Thoughts on Derinkuyu's Significance

popular Wiki of the Day

pWotD Episode 3226: Iran Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 410,897 views on Monday, 2 March 2026 our article of the day is Iran.Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population and is the sixth-largest country in Asia. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital, largest city, and financial center.Home to one of the world's oldest continuous major civilizations, most of Iran was first united as a nation by the Medes under Cyaxares in the 7th century BC and reached its territorial height in the 6th century BC, when Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Empire. Alexander the Great conquered the empire in the 4th century BC. An Iranian rebellion in the 3rd century BC established the Parthian Empire, which later liberated the country. In the 3rd century AD, the Parthians were succeeded by the Sasanian Empire, which oversaw a golden age in the history of Iranian civilization. During this period, ancient Iran saw some of the earliest developments of writing, agriculture, urbanization, religion, and administration. Once a center for Zoroastrianism, Iran underwent Islamization following the 7th century AD Muslim conquest. Innovations in literature, philosophy, mathematics, medicine, astronomy and art were renewed during the Islamic Golden Age and Iranian Intermezzo, a period during which Iranian Muslim dynasties ended Arab rule and revived the Persian language. This era was followed by Seljuk and Khwarazmian rule, Mongol conquests and the Timurid Renaissance from the 11th to 14th centuries.In the 16th century, the native Safavid dynasty re-established a unified Iranian state with Twelver Shia Islam as the official religion, laying the framework for the modern state of Iran. During the Afsharid Empire in the 18th century, Iran was a leading world power, but it lost this status after the Qajars took power in the 1790s. The early 20th century saw the Persian Constitutional Revolution and the establishment of the Pahlavi dynasty by Reza Shah, who ousted the last Qajar Shah in 1925. Following the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran in 1941, his son Mohammad Reza Pahlavi rose to power. Attempts by Mohammad Mosaddegh to nationalize the oil industry led to the Anglo-American coup in 1953. The Iranian Revolution in 1979 overthrew the monarchy, and the Islamic Republic of Iran was established by Ruhollah Khomeini, the country's first supreme leader. In 1980, Iraq invaded Iran, sparking the eight-year-long Iran–Iraq War, which ended in a stalemate. Iran has since been involved in proxy wars with Israel and Saudi Arabia; in June 2025, Israeli strikes on Iran escalated tensions into the Twelve-Day War. Following the war and amid a growing economic crisis, potentially the largest protests since 1979 erupted in late December 2025. The United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran with the stated goal of regime change in late February 2026.Iran's government is an Islamic theocracy governed by elected and unelected institutions, with ultimate authority vested in the supreme leader. While it holds elections, key offices, including the head of state and military, are not subject to public vote. The Iranian government is an authoritarian regime which has been widely criticized internationally due to its poor human rights record, including restrictions on freedom of assembly, expression, and the press, as well as its treatment of women, ethnic minorities, and political dissidents. International observers have raised concerns over the fairness of its electoral processes, especially the vetting of candidates by unelected bodies such as the Guardian Council. Iran maintains a centrally planned economy with significant state ownership in key sectors, though private enterprise exists alongside this. It is a middle power, due to its large reserves of fossil fuels (including the world's second largest natural gas supply and third largest proven oil reserves), its geopolitically significant location, and its role as the world's focal point of Shia Islam. Iran is a threshold state with one of the most scrutinized nuclear programs, which it claims is solely for civilian purposes; however, the IAEA, a United Nations (UN) agency tasked with monitoring the production of nuclear weapons, has on two occasions found Iran to be non-compliant with its safeguards obligations. It is a founding member of the UN and a member state of numerous international organisations. Iran has 29 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (the 10th-highest in the world) and ranks 4th in intangible cultural heritage or human treasures.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 16:11 UTC on Thursday, 5 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Iran on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Danielle.

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill
590: Ancient Persia, Modern Iran, and war

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 42:40


The boys drink and review Crowhill's latest homebrew then discuss Iran. Persia was one of the first great empires. At times it stretched from Libya in the west, into India and the stans in the east, and stretched into the Slavic countries in the north. Some of the notable names are Cyrus, Darius, and Xerxes. Isaiah mentioned Cyrus as God's chosen but took a jab at Zoroastrianism in the process. Persian dominance came to an end in waves. First, Alexander the Great conquered them, then Islam came along and caused a bloody mess, then the Mongols invaded and slaughtered so many Persians that the population didn't recover until the mid 20th century. In more recent times, Iran was a very modern, pro-western country. Americans tend to think of Iran as a country full of screaming lunatics, but that's not true. It's not a particularly Muslim country. Mosque attendance is very low. But somehow that lunatic Ayatollah Khomeini was able to take over and the country has been under the thumb of crazies for decades. That might end soon. Protests against the oppressive regime have increased, and Donald Trump seems inclined to put an end to the rule of the mullahs. At the end of the show, the boys make some predictions about what comes next. We'll see.

Let's Talk Religion
Zurvanism - The Zoroastrian Heresy?

Let's Talk Religion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 31:44


Zurvanism is a lesser-known feature of ancient Zoroastrianism that centers on Zurvan, the god of infinite time, and the cosmic struggle between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu. In this video, we explore the origins, beliefs, and historical influence of Zurvanism, what it is and isn't, and why it matters for understanding ancient Persian religion and dualism.Check out Soul Roots:https://www.youtube.com/@UCX0IxGB0xYS5kV3IX-KbBPQ Find me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateSources/Recommended Reading:Boyce, Mary (1957). "Some Reflections on Zurvanism". Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London , 1957, Vol. 19, No. 2 (1957), pp. 304-316. Cambridge University Press.Boyce, Mary (2000). "Zoroastrians: Their Their Religious Beliefs and Practices". Routledge; 2nd edition.Boyce, Mary (1996). "On the Orthodoxy of Sasanian Zoroastrianism". Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, 1996, Vol. 59, No. 1 (1996), pp. 11-28. Cambridge University Press.Boyce, Mary (1990). "Some Some Further Reflections on Zurvanism". Iranica Varia: Papers in Honor of Professor Ehsan Yarshater. Brill. Dahlén, Ashk (transl.) (2023). "Zarathustra: Sånger". h:ström.Humbach, Helmut & Pallan Ichaporia (transl.) (1994). "The Heritage of Zarathushtra: A New Translation of His Gathas. Universitatsverlag Winter. Moazami, Mahnaz (ed.) (2016). "Zoroastrianism: A collection of Articles from the Encyclopedia Iranica". ENCYCLOPAEDIA IRANICA FOUNDATION. 2 Volumes.Rose, Jenny (2019). "Zoroastrianism: An Introduction". I.B. Tauris Introduction to Religions. Bloomsbury Academic.Strausberg, Michael; & Yuhan Sohrab-Dinshaw Vevaina (ed.) (2015). "The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Zoroastrianism". Wiley-Blackwell. Zaehner, R.C. (1955). "Zurvan: A Zoroastrian Dilemma". Oxford.https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/zurvanism/https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/zurvan-deity/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ranveer Show हिंदी
EXCITING INDIAN HISTORY - Rupa Bhaty On WRONG HISTORY Taught In Schools

The Ranveer Show हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 103:16


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Orientalistics: Podcast on Language, Religion and Culture

What is Critical Historiography?Modern historical research shows that no contemporary, non-Muslim sources document the life of Muhammad in the seventh century. The earliest surviving biography, Ibn Hisham's Sīra, appears about two centuries later. Unlike Judaism, Christianity, or Zoroastrianism, early Islamic history relies almost entirely on later internal traditions, raising serious historiographical questions.بررسی تاریخ‌نگاری نشان می‌دهد هیچ منبع هم‌زمان و غیرمسلمان از سده‏ى هفتم به زندگی محمد پيامبر مسلمانان اشاره‏اى نمی‌کند. كهن‌ترین سیرهٔ باقی‌مانده حدود دویست سال پس از مرگ وى نوشته شده. برخلاف یهودیت، مسیحیت و آيين زرتشت، روایت آغازین اسلام عمدتاً بر منابع متأخر درون‌دینی تکیه دارد و نیازمند نقد تاریخی است⁠#historicalmethod⁠ ; ⁠#earlyislam⁠ ; ⁠#historiography⁠ ; ⁠#criticalhistory⁠ ; ⁠#religiousstudies⁠ ; ⁠#primarysources⁠

New Books in Intellectual History
Sheiba Kian Kaufman, "Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books in Intellectual History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 59:38


Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama examines the concept of early modern globality and the development of European toleration discourse through English representations of Persian monarchs and Persianate conceptions of hospitality as paradigms of interreligious and intercultural hospitality for early modern and Shakespearean drama. English playwrights depict Persia and its legendary monarchs, such as Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius, as alternative figures of cosmopolitanism in the period. By focusing on an archive of plays of Persia staged between 1561 and 1696 in conversation with Shakespeare's works, European peace proposals, legislative acts of toleration, and global traditions of hospitality found in Zoroastrianism, Islam, and the Judeo-Christian traditions, this book pioneers an interdisciplinary methodology, introduces Persianate conceptual lenses for literary analysis of English literature, and constructs capacities to imagine multiple globalities existing in early modernity through a spectrum of imagined and lived experiences on stage and on the ground. Sheiba Kian Kaufman is an Assistant Professor of English at Saddleback College and Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of articles on Shakespeare, Persia, and early modern English drama. She has received fellowships from the UCLA Center for 17th-and 18th Century Studies, Clark Library, the UCI Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture, the UCI Center in Law, Society, and Culture, Somerville College, Oxford, and the American Association of University Women. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Bridging Beliefs
Zoroastrianism and the Bible - Part 1

Bridging Beliefs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 77:00


The fulfillment of the coming of Jesus was expected by Zoroastrians. Several 'Magi' were spoken of in the Bible who were there at the birth of the coming Son of God (Jesus). Who were they, and what implications does this have on the potential validity of Zoroaster? Sections: 1:09 Introduction3:10 Historical Context4:31 God Gave Cyrus the Kingdoms of the Earth13:09 Cyrus is God's Shepherd and Messiah24:00 Does Cyrus (and Israel) not Know God?40:21 Magi in the New Testament- The Zoroastrians Come to Worship Jesus47:17 Who Were the Magi? - Authors Confirm ‘Magi' were Zoroastrian Priests55:00 Catholic Encyclopedia Ahura Mazda57:36 Catholic Encyclopedia on ‘the Magi'1:00:10 The Early Church Fathers on ‘the Magi'1:10:33 SummaryDownload MP3 and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/rk2jde66Links: Podcast (apple): https://goo.gl/CM4TmV Podcast (android): https://goo.gl/ovLmps Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingBeliefs9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingbeliefs9/ X: https://x.com/BridgingBeliefs The Official Bahá'í site: http://www.bahai.org/Support the show

New Books in European Studies
Sheiba Kian Kaufman, "Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books in European Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 59:38


Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama examines the concept of early modern globality and the development of European toleration discourse through English representations of Persian monarchs and Persianate conceptions of hospitality as paradigms of interreligious and intercultural hospitality for early modern and Shakespearean drama. English playwrights depict Persia and its legendary monarchs, such as Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius, as alternative figures of cosmopolitanism in the period. By focusing on an archive of plays of Persia staged between 1561 and 1696 in conversation with Shakespeare's works, European peace proposals, legislative acts of toleration, and global traditions of hospitality found in Zoroastrianism, Islam, and the Judeo-Christian traditions, this book pioneers an interdisciplinary methodology, introduces Persianate conceptual lenses for literary analysis of English literature, and constructs capacities to imagine multiple globalities existing in early modernity through a spectrum of imagined and lived experiences on stage and on the ground. Sheiba Kian Kaufman is an Assistant Professor of English at Saddleback College and Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of articles on Shakespeare, Persia, and early modern English drama. She has received fellowships from the UCLA Center for 17th-and 18th Century Studies, Clark Library, the UCI Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture, the UCI Center in Law, Society, and Culture, Somerville College, Oxford, and the American Association of University Women. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

New Books in Middle Eastern Studies
Sheiba Kian Kaufman, "Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books in Middle Eastern Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 59:38


Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama examines the concept of early modern globality and the development of European toleration discourse through English representations of Persian monarchs and Persianate conceptions of hospitality as paradigms of interreligious and intercultural hospitality for early modern and Shakespearean drama. English playwrights depict Persia and its legendary monarchs, such as Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius, as alternative figures of cosmopolitanism in the period. By focusing on an archive of plays of Persia staged between 1561 and 1696 in conversation with Shakespeare's works, European peace proposals, legislative acts of toleration, and global traditions of hospitality found in Zoroastrianism, Islam, and the Judeo-Christian traditions, this book pioneers an interdisciplinary methodology, introduces Persianate conceptual lenses for literary analysis of English literature, and constructs capacities to imagine multiple globalities existing in early modernity through a spectrum of imagined and lived experiences on stage and on the ground. Sheiba Kian Kaufman is an Assistant Professor of English at Saddleback College and Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of articles on Shakespeare, Persia, and early modern English drama. She has received fellowships from the UCLA Center for 17th-and 18th Century Studies, Clark Library, the UCI Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture, the UCI Center in Law, Society, and Culture, Somerville College, Oxford, and the American Association of University Women. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

New Books in British Studies
Sheiba Kian Kaufman, "Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books in British Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 59:38


Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama examines the concept of early modern globality and the development of European toleration discourse through English representations of Persian monarchs and Persianate conceptions of hospitality as paradigms of interreligious and intercultural hospitality for early modern and Shakespearean drama. English playwrights depict Persia and its legendary monarchs, such as Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius, as alternative figures of cosmopolitanism in the period. By focusing on an archive of plays of Persia staged between 1561 and 1696 in conversation with Shakespeare's works, European peace proposals, legislative acts of toleration, and global traditions of hospitality found in Zoroastrianism, Islam, and the Judeo-Christian traditions, this book pioneers an interdisciplinary methodology, introduces Persianate conceptual lenses for literary analysis of English literature, and constructs capacities to imagine multiple globalities existing in early modernity through a spectrum of imagined and lived experiences on stage and on the ground. Sheiba Kian Kaufman is an Assistant Professor of English at Saddleback College and Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of articles on Shakespeare, Persia, and early modern English drama. She has received fellowships from the UCLA Center for 17th-and 18th Century Studies, Clark Library, the UCI Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture, the UCI Center in Law, Society, and Culture, Somerville College, Oxford, and the American Association of University Women. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

New Books Network
Sheiba Kian Kaufman, "Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 59:38


Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama examines the concept of early modern globality and the development of European toleration discourse through English representations of Persian monarchs and Persianate conceptions of hospitality as paradigms of interreligious and intercultural hospitality for early modern and Shakespearean drama. English playwrights depict Persia and its legendary monarchs, such as Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius, as alternative figures of cosmopolitanism in the period. By focusing on an archive of plays of Persia staged between 1561 and 1696 in conversation with Shakespeare's works, European peace proposals, legislative acts of toleration, and global traditions of hospitality found in Zoroastrianism, Islam, and the Judeo-Christian traditions, this book pioneers an interdisciplinary methodology, introduces Persianate conceptual lenses for literary analysis of English literature, and constructs capacities to imagine multiple globalities existing in early modernity through a spectrum of imagined and lived experiences on stage and on the ground. Sheiba Kian Kaufman is an Assistant Professor of English at Saddleback College and Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of articles on Shakespeare, Persia, and early modern English drama. She has received fellowships from the UCLA Center for 17th-and 18th Century Studies, Clark Library, the UCI Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture, the UCI Center in Law, Society, and Culture, Somerville College, Oxford, and the American Association of University Women. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Literary Studies
Sheiba Kian Kaufman, "Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books in Literary Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 59:38


Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama examines the concept of early modern globality and the development of European toleration discourse through English representations of Persian monarchs and Persianate conceptions of hospitality as paradigms of interreligious and intercultural hospitality for early modern and Shakespearean drama. English playwrights depict Persia and its legendary monarchs, such as Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius, as alternative figures of cosmopolitanism in the period. By focusing on an archive of plays of Persia staged between 1561 and 1696 in conversation with Shakespeare's works, European peace proposals, legislative acts of toleration, and global traditions of hospitality found in Zoroastrianism, Islam, and the Judeo-Christian traditions, this book pioneers an interdisciplinary methodology, introduces Persianate conceptual lenses for literary analysis of English literature, and constructs capacities to imagine multiple globalities existing in early modernity through a spectrum of imagined and lived experiences on stage and on the ground. Sheiba Kian Kaufman is an Assistant Professor of English at Saddleback College and Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of articles on Shakespeare, Persia, and early modern English drama. She has received fellowships from the UCLA Center for 17th-and 18th Century Studies, Clark Library, the UCI Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture, the UCI Center in Law, Society, and Culture, Somerville College, Oxford, and the American Association of University Women. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

New Books in Early Modern History
Sheiba Kian Kaufman, "Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama" (Oxford UP, 2025)

New Books in Early Modern History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 59:38


Persian Paradigms in Early Modern English Drama examines the concept of early modern globality and the development of European toleration discourse through English representations of Persian monarchs and Persianate conceptions of hospitality as paradigms of interreligious and intercultural hospitality for early modern and Shakespearean drama. English playwrights depict Persia and its legendary monarchs, such as Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius, as alternative figures of cosmopolitanism in the period. By focusing on an archive of plays of Persia staged between 1561 and 1696 in conversation with Shakespeare's works, European peace proposals, legislative acts of toleration, and global traditions of hospitality found in Zoroastrianism, Islam, and the Judeo-Christian traditions, this book pioneers an interdisciplinary methodology, introduces Persianate conceptual lenses for literary analysis of English literature, and constructs capacities to imagine multiple globalities existing in early modernity through a spectrum of imagined and lived experiences on stage and on the ground. Sheiba Kian Kaufman is an Assistant Professor of English at Saddleback College and Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of articles on Shakespeare, Persia, and early modern English drama. She has received fellowships from the UCLA Center for 17th-and 18th Century Studies, Clark Library, the UCI Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture, the UCI Center in Law, Society, and Culture, Somerville College, Oxford, and the American Association of University Women. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
ZURVAN: Why Roman Soldiers Built Temples to This Lion-Headed, Snake-Wrapped Demon

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 73:52


The True Story Behind Zurvan - The Demon From The Novel, "Advent of Evil"In Persian Mithraism, there was a deity associated with time and fate. His followers celebrated him during mid-winter festivals — festivals that reached their peak on December 24th. In the novel Advent of Evil, that deity appears as a demon who operates through a cursed advent calendar, enforcing strict rules: one door opened every day, no skipping, no ignoring. Break the rules, and there are consequences. Researchers tracing the object's history in the novel found it connected to a spirit board, a serial killer, a Christmas Eve fire, and thirty years of patient waiting. How much of the demon Zurvan has any basis in actual ancient mythology — and was there ever a real entity behind the fiction? We'll examine what archaeologists found on clay tablets dating back over three thousand years.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Demon In The Advent Calendar00:05:13.171 = Show Open00:06:33.462 = A Thousand Years of Sacrifice00:18:20.446 = *** The Lion-Headed God In The Vatican00:41:40.408 = *** Kill Them All01:05:08.640 = *** The God Who Doesn't Care01:12:21.326 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakPRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE (Includes Sources):https://weirddarkness.com/zurvan=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: December 27, 2025EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/zurvanABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #AncientMythology #PersianMythology #Zoroastrianism #ChristmasOrigins #OccultHistory #AncientDemons #DarkHistory #MysteryReligions #WinterSolstice #Zurvan #AdventOfEvil

All Rise with Abdu Murray
Is Christianity Just Zoroastrianism 2.0? Plus Preparing for Other Worldviews (Viewer Questions) | Ep 94

All Rise with Abdu Murray

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 51:35


In this episode, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell address two important questions submitted by viewers—one about the origins of Christian belief, and one about sharing the Christian faith with people from different backgrounds.  1. "Is Jesus just a copy of Zoroaster?" We examine the popular claim that Christianity borrowed its key ideas from ancient Zoroastrianism. Did concepts like judgment, resurrection, or a final savior come from Persian religion? We walk through what the historical evidence actually shows and let the scholars speak.  2. "How should we engage people who are more difficult to reach, such as Jews, Muslims, or others who approach faith differently?" We talk about how to have meaningful conversations with people from various worldviews, and how to help your children prepare for the beliefs they will encounter.    In this episode, we mentioned several resources. Here are a few in order of their mention:  -Derek's blog on the Old and New Testaments and Zoroastrianism: https://embracethetruth.org/blog/was-jesus-just-a-zoroastrian-knockoff/  -Edwin Yamauchi's book, Persia and the Bible (Baker, 1996)  -Abdu's conversation with Jewish convert David Shapiro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzcUHwFu3Dk -Mama Bear Apologetics: https://mamabearapologetics.com/  -Cameron and Stuart McAllister's book, Faith that Lasts (IVP, 2021)  -The Museum of Created Beauty: https://museumofcreatedbeauty.org/   -Xandra Grieme and Ken Boa's Created Beauty series of books (check out Nebulae here: https://a.co/d/2umJIGs).    

The Ancients
Zoroastrianism

The Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 60:26


A faith born in the distant prehistoric past, rooted in ancient Iranian texts over 4,000 years old, Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest living religions. and one that shaped empires.In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Almut Hintze to explore the origins, beliefs, and enduring legacy of Zoroastrianism. From the teachings of the prophet Zarathustra and the central role of Ahura Mazda, to holy fire and its influence on the Achaemenid and Sasanian worlds, join us to discover how this ancient religion helped shape ancient empires and Persian identity for millenniaMOREThe Wise MenListen of AppleListen on SpotifyPersia Reborn: Rise of the SasaniansListen on AppleListen on Spotify Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Theme music from Motion Array, all other music from Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here:https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's So Hindu
Here's why Zoroastrianism is a dharma tradition

That's So Hindu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 25:06


In this episode Devala Rees lays out the similarities and differences between the ancient religion of Persia, Zoroastrianism — which is still practiced by a couple hundred thousand people today — and the Hindu Dharma Traditions. Their basic beliefs and practices, as well as when the traditions split off from one another.Learn more: Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's So Hindu
Here's why Zoroastrianism is a dharma tradition

That's So Hindu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 25:06


In this episode Devala Rees lays out the similarities and differences between the ancient religion of Persia, Zoroastrianism — which is still practiced by a couple hundred thousand people today — and the Hindu Dharma Traditions. Their basic beliefs and practices, as well as when the traditions split off from one another.Learn more: Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Secret Teachings
Celtic Christianity & Halloween (10/14/25)

The Secret Teachings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 120:01 Transcription Available


The Celtic peoples, including their priestly class of Druids, predate Christianity by over a thousand years. Some say by 3,000 with conservative estimates at about 1,200 years. It is from these people we acquire large numbers of our modern Halloween traditions. As with Zoroastrianism in Persia, the Druidic priests held ideas and preserved symbols now reinvented and held sacred by Christianity. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEBuyMe-CoffeePaypal: rdgable1991@gmail.comCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari: A Spirituality & Personal Growth Podcast
NLS 625: FALSE DOCTRINES You've Believed Your Whole Life! BIBLE Was REWRITTEN to CONTROL Us ALL! with John Davis

Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari: A Spirituality & Personal Growth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 137:16 Transcription Available


John Davis and Alex Ferrari discuss the historical and theological context of Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the influence of Greco-Roman Christians and the Roman Catholic Church. John argues that the New Testament, particularly the writings of Luke and Paul, were created centuries after Jesus' death and reflect a messianic agenda. He highlights the importance of Jesus' teachings on self-empowerment and the inner kingdom of heaven, contrasting them with the fear-based doctrines of the Catholic Church. John also recounts his past life regression experiences and the significance of Jesus' laughter and joy, which he believes were central to his teachings. John Davis and Alex Ferrari discuss the evolution of religious beliefs, emphasizing the inclusivity of faiths like Baha'i and Zoroastrianism. They critique the fear-based origins of Abrahamic religions and the shift towards a more loving, conscious world.John shares personal anecdotes, including his son's profound understanding of God and his own health transformation through positive affirmations. They explore the King James Bible's translation and the influence of the Catholic Church on historical texts. The conversation also touches on the New Age concept of the 5D, the rapture, and the misconceptions around hell and Satan, highlighting the importance of present-moment consciousness and love. John Davis emphasizes the importance of living in the present and expressing love, referencing the teachings of Jeshua. He invites people to take control of their own narratives, suggesting that choosing a positive outlook on life is more fulfilling. John promotes his work through his website, johnofnew.com, and his YouTube channels, including "The Recovering Catholic." Alex Ferrari praises Davis's contributions and mentions their collaboration on an upcoming course available at Next Level Soul.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
Touraj Daryaee on Zoroastrianism in the Seventh Century and Beyond

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 43:20


With the Arab conquest of Sasanian Persia, a new religion enters the west. Once the great religious Other to the Græco-Roman world, the Zoroastrians are now part of the story of western esotericism. We explore their extraordinary religion with Touraj Daryaee.

:15 With Andy, Randy, & Jeff
Great Question! 2025: Are Heaven and Hell Real?

:15 With Andy, Randy, & Jeff

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 62:54


Great Question! 2025: Are Heaven and Hell Real? - Ken WetmoreDuring WholeLife Church's annual ‘Great Question!' Series, Lead Pastor Ken Wetmore is given a question submitted by one of our members with only a week to prepare his answer. This week's question launches the 2025 Great Question! series and does not disappoint:Great Question 1: The Old Testament doesn't say much about an afterlife beyond the grave. A vague mention of the dead coming back to life appears in Isaiah 26:19, and Daniel 12:2 speaks of resurrection and judgment. In contrast, the New Testament describes heaven and hell as real, specific places. Since most of the Old Testament lacks clear ideas of life after death—and since by the time the New Testament was written, Jewish thought had been influenced by other religions like Zoroastrianism and by Greek philosophy—should we understand heaven and hell as actual places, or as theological concepts shaped by these influences?Let us know your thoughts by reaching out and joining the conversation with your questions and comments using the information below:Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607Email: podcast@wholelife.church#ThisIsWholeLife

Everything Everywhere Daily History Podcast

Sometime between the 7th century and 13th century BC, a man was born in Eastern Persia who had a revolutionary idea.  He claimed that there wasn't a multiple gods, but rather just one god.  He established a religion which, at various times, was one of the most followed in the world. Thousands of years later, it still has adherents, although only a fraction of what it once was. Learn more about Zoroastrianism, its origins, and its tenets on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Jerry Compare quotes and coverages side-by-side from up to 50 top insurers at jerry.ai/daily American Scandal Follow American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Satan Is My Superhero
Zoroaster and the Devil's Origin Story

Satan Is My Superhero

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 11:33


Who invented Satan? If you said "the Bible," think again nerds! In this Origin Story Vol. 1 minisode, we go ancient, like really ancient and introduce you to Zoroaster, a Persian prophet who may have accidentally drawn up Satan's first résumé.Before YHWH got possessive and the Christians started branding anyone with hobbies as a witch, Zoroaster was preaching about ONE god ‘Ahura Mazda' and his cosmic nemesis, ‘Angra Mainyu'. This dualistic theology gave us some suspiciously familiar tropes:

Sweeny Verses
Sweeny vs Bard #67 with Tim Pickerill and Turiyo Stojanov - Rangtong and Shentong

Sweeny Verses

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 81:17


In this wild, expansive "Crazy Wisdom" conversation, Alexander Bard, Tim Pickrill, Turiyoa Strojanov, Andrew Sweeny, and Turio dive deep into Vajrayana Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Peruvian shamanism, and the tension between Rangtong and Shentong philosophies. They explore mountain vs. city practice, the archetype of the monk vs. the sly man in the world, and the importance of serving the sociont. Ecstatic mysticism, harsh truths, psycho-spiritual integration, tantric paradoxes, and plenty of provocation. Philosophy on fire.Learn more about the speakers:Alexander Bard – @Bardissimo on XTim Pickerill - https://themysteriousdeepblack.substack.com/Andrew Sweeny - https://www.parallax.coach/Homepage: https://www.parallax-media.com/Academy: https://www.parallax-media.com/courses-and-eventsPublishing: https://www.parallax-media.com/parallax-booksSubstack: https://parallax.substack.com/ Parallax Network: https://parallax-media-network.mn.co/share/ND8NVO1oMB3RjEyi?utm_source=ma

LongDays with Yannis Pappas
Persia to Iran: From Zoroastrianism to Islam | The History of Iran & Are We Headed to WW3 | YP Hour

LongDays with Yannis Pappas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 68:04


Are we on the brink? To understand where we're headed, we've got to know where we've been. Yanni takes us through the rise and fall of the Persian Empire—how a Zoroastrian civilization became a Muslim one. From Cyrus the Great to Khomeini, it's a wild ride through history. Are the Israelis dragging us into their wars? Does Iran have the bomb? Is commentary on the issue organic on the internet? Let's get into it. Support our sponsors: Start saving time and money, without compromising your nutrition today with this exclusive offer for NEW customers of 15% using my exclusive code: YANNIS at https://huel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quillette Cetera
Discussing the Iran-Israel War with an Iranian Dissident Danial Taghaddos

Quillette Cetera

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 77:57


As missiles fly between Tehran and Tel Aviv, I'm joined by Iranian dissident Danial Taghaddos to make sense of a rapidly escalating war—and what it means for the future of Iran, Israel, and the region. Danial moved to Australia in 2018 and became politically active during the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests. A royalist and advocate for a return to constitutional monarchy under the Pahlavi dynasty, he's emerged as a compelling voice in the Iranian diaspora, challenging both the Islamic Republic and the Western narratives that often obscure the regime's abuses.In this episode, we talk about Iran's nuclear ambitions, what the regime actually wants from this war, and how Zoroastrianism and Persian identity shape Iranian views on Israel. We also unpack how the Iranian diaspora organizes abroad, why many Iranians support Israel despite the regime's propaganda, and how the West continues to misunderstand the Islamic Republic. From public executions to political repression—and threat of Islamism and regime spies operating in the West—this conversation is a sobering look at the human cost of Tehran's ambitions, and a hopeful one about the people resisting from within and without. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio
AB Short: The True Origins of Medusa, Medea & Mithras

Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 15:07


I never provide shorts here, but let me know if this is something you'd dig, oh, you heretics in the podcast domains. An electric short where Jason connects these three figures. He also takes us on a profound and sometimes shocking journey through Zoroastrianism, Taoism, and the Greco-Roman World. Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288Stream All Astro Gnosis Conferences for the price of one: https://thegodabovegod.com/replay-sophia/

F.A.T.E - From Atheism To Enlightenment
F.A.T.E. "Demystifying Death"

F.A.T.E - From Atheism To Enlightenment

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 75:08


This week on F.A.T.E. (From Atheism to Enlightenment), I sit down with Douglas Hodgson— former law professor, University Dean, and author—who has spent years digging into one of humanity's biggest questions: What happens when we die?Douglas has researched near-death experiences, explored ancient texts, and studied every major religion—from Buddhism to Zoroastrianism—in search of answers. Together, we explore whether death is an ending, a beginning, or something far more mystical. Is Death a portal to the spiritual realm? A rebirth back to our true nature?  Can we release our fear of Death?This is a grounded yet expansive conversation about consciousness, transition, and the sacred unknown. Don't miss this powerful episode as we try to reframe death as a transistion not the end.  DOUGLAS HODGSON BOOK: "Spiritual Revelations from Beyond the Veil"Amazon.com: Spiritual Revelations from Beyond the Veil: What Humanity Can Learn from the Near Death Experience: 9781803413402: Hodgson, Douglas Charles: Books DOUGLAS HODGSON BOOK: "Near Death Experiences and Sacred Scripture"Amazon.com: Near Death Experiences and Sacred Scripture: The Parallel Messaging: 9781803415758: Hodgson, Douglas Charles: Books******SUPPORT THE SHOW*** BUY MY BOOK****** BOOK BABY: - *Preferred method* Higher residual here.https://store.bookbaby.com/book/mr-pickles-and-maggie AMAZON: Mr. Pickles & Maggie: A "Tail" of True Friendship: Busby, Christy: 9781667811918: Amazon.com: Books **************LEAVE A RATING**** FOR THE SHOW******* Please leave a RATING or REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform) or Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Click on link below to follow the show. https://linktr.ee/f.a.t.e.podcast *********CONTACT THE SHOW VIA EMAIL BELOW************ Email: fromatheismtoenlightenment@gmail.com

GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast, S1
228. The Life Wisdom Project | Facing Divine Darkness | Special Guest: Matt Cardin

GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast, S1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 47:00 Transcription Available


Questions? Comments? Text Us!In this special episode of The Life Wisdom Project Jerry L. Martin is joined by acclaimed horror author, essayist, and religious thinker Matt Cardin for a profound exploration of divine duality, Zoroastrian cosmology, and the moral landscape of good and evil.Together, they dive into God's revelations to the prophet Zoroaster as recounted in God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher, unpacking a worldview where life is not a passive unfolding — but an active battlefield between light and darkness, truth and illusion. Through the lens of Zoroastrianism and Manichaean thought, the conversation traces how spiritual maturity demands we choose a side — not in tribal allegiance, but in moral clarity and existential responsibility.Matt Cardin brings his unique background at the crossroads of religion, metaphysical horror, and philosophical inquiry to the fore. The episode confronts some of the most challenging spiritual insights from the book, including:“Most spiritually attuned people are not truth seekers.”“To look evil in the face is a spiritual act.”“My aspects have a life of their own and go wayward.”These statements form the foundation for a dialogue about spiritual integration, shadow work, divine self-awareness, and the lived tension between peace and calamity — as illustrated in both Zoroaster's vision and Isaiah 45, where God declares, “I form the light and create darkness.”The episode also explores how horror writing, when used with spiritual intent, can serve as a radical form of not turning away — of confronting the hidden, the repressed, the divine and monstrous within. Cardin's reflections on Jung, Freud, and the archetypal struggle for integration are especially resonant for seekers navigating complexity in both self and cosmos.Whether you're drawn to Zoroastrian theology, psychological integration, or the spiritual function of horror literature, this conversation invites you to experience divine reality with open eyes — and a willingness to face the truth, however unsettling it may be.Other Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:From God To Jerry To You- a brand-new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have. What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series episodes. What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God sayingResources:THE LIFE WISDOM PROJECT PLAYLISTStay ConnectedShare your thoughts or questions at questions@godandautobiography.com

Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
EFR 866: Amazon Expert Tells How He Made $1 BILLION DOLLARS in Revenue (& How You Can Too) with Shaahin Cheyene

Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 79:30


This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition, Fatty15, and Quickbooks.   Shaahin Cheyene, a trailblazer in the Amazon industry, is here today to share his unconventional insights into wealth creation and how he generated over $1 BILLION in revenue. His story is one of resilience and creativity, where he challenges the norm by advocating for the power of storytelling and leveraging existing markets over relentless innovation. Shaahin's journey from early struggles to becoming an Amazon expert serves as a testament to the potential of e-commerce as a lucrative avenue. With a focus on multiple income streams and the strategic usage of platforms like Amazon, Shaahin reveals the secrets to building a billion-dollar company while emphasizing the importance of niche selection and the psychological power of storytelling.   Follow Shaahin @shaahincheyene Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... 1. Introduction to Shaahin Cheyene (0:00:00) - Introduction of Shaahin Cheyene, his background, and the theme of the episode focused on e-commerce, storytelling, and wealth creation.   2. Challenging Conventional Wisdom on Innovation (0:01:30) - Shaahin argues that innovation is not the only path to wealth, emphasizing storytelling and leveraging existing markets instead.   3. Importance of Multiple Income Streams (0:04:15) - Discussion on the necessity of having multiple streams of income, with a focus on e-commerce and Amazon as a low-barrier entry point.   4. Shaahin's Entrepreneurial Journey (0:06:45) - Overview of Shaahin's journey from struggles to success in the Amazon industry and generating over $1 billion in revenue.   5. Storytelling and Niche Selection in E-Commerce (0:09:45) - The role of storytelling and choosing the right niche in online business success.   6. Financial Preparedness and Investment Strategies (0:13:30) - Importance of having a financial cushion of at least $10,000 for business ventures and strategies for investing in your own business.   7. The Role of Perceived Value (0:16:00) - How understanding perceived value and reliability can lead to business success, with examples like Starbucks.   8. E-Commerce Complexities and Drop Shipping (0:20:21) - Discussion on the challenges of e-commerce, particularly in drop shipping and the importance of storytelling over product innovation.   9. Consistency and Reliability in Business (0:23:45) - The importance of delivering consistent experiences in business and focusing on strengths rather than out-innovating competitors.   10. Resilience and Learning from Failure (0:27:30) - Personal anecdotes about resilience, learning from failures, and the importance of hard work and realistic financial goals.   11. Investing in Your Own Business (0:32:00) - Why investing in your own business offers more control and potentially higher returns compared to other investments.   12. The Predator-Prey Business Approach (0:36:00) - Encouraging entrepreneurs to strategically understand their competitive landscape and excel within their framework.   13. What Shaahin Learned About Business by Visiting the Amazon (0:42:24) - A personal story about engaging with an uncontacted tribe and lessons on perceived value and decisive business operations.   14. Shaahin's Top Mindsets for Business Growth (0:48:30) - The critical role of mindset in achieving business success and setting ambitious goals.   15. Zoroastrianism and Historical Inspirations (0:52:30) - Drawing inspiration from historical figures and philosophies like Zoroastrianism to emphasize the power of positive thinking.   16. Creating Opportunities Through Informed Decisions (0:57:00) - Importance of making informed decisions and setting goals for doubling investments.   17. The Power of Self-Reflection and Control (1:04:35) - Emphasizing self-awareness, mentorship, and the importance of creating your own luck through hard work.   18. Opportunities for Continued Learning (1:10:00) - Offering you a chance to access Shaahin's free Amazon course.   19. Introduction to 'Dard Zest' (1:16:30) - Exploring the origins of the concept "Dard Zest" and its connection to Aztec practices.   20. EVER FORWARD (1:18:40) - Concluding remarks and how Shaahin lives a life ever forward. ----- Episode resources: Save 20% on the Flow gummies, your all-day energy solution, from Cured Nutrition with code EVERFORWARD. Save an additional 15% on the 90-day starter kit of C15:0 essential fat from Fatty15 with code EVERFORWARD Get 30% off of Quickbooks for six months Learn more about Shaahin here Watch and subscribe on YouTube

Camp Gagnon
Satan: Breaking Down The Origin of Lucifer

Camp Gagnon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 73:48


What is the origin of Satan? Join us, as we cover EVERY story, myth, and role surrounding the origin of Satan and his correlation through various religions! WELCOME TO Religion CAMP!

Fan of History
211. 520s BC part 11 Darius

Fan of History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 34:07


Darius is firmly in charge of the Empire, so what's next? Well go get a bunch of wives for one!Dan takes us through the beginning of Darius' reign of this HUGE empire.Another thing to think about... are we seeing the true birth of the "Axial Age"? Buddha and his disciples are AMAZINGLY CLOSE to the Persian Empire if not actually part of it. Zoroastrianism is the religion of the empire... how can those ideas not spread? Throw in Greeks and Jews and wow is this a melting pot of ideas!This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Support the show and listen ad-free to all of the episodes, including episode 1-87. Click here: https://plus.acast.com/s/history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FLF, LLC
World Religions: Zoroastrianism [The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 60:02


In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot examine the origin, history, and theology of one of the world's most primitive dualistic pagan religions: Zoroastrianism. Though small, this religion has had a significant impact on history. Join us as we dive deep into Zoroastrianism. Episode Resources: Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/v6hi4pg-zoroastrianism.html CHAPTERS:00:00 Cold Open: The Religion of Zoroaster03:15 Intro03:25 Welcome05:03 Upcoming Events07:02 Why Zoroastrianism?11:21 Who is Zoroaster or Zarathustra? 13:10 What Did He Teach?18:00 Understanding Zoroastrianism through a Biblical Lens20:18 Nimrod & The Table of Nations21:56 Zoroaster: The Seed of the Woman?23:47 The Hope for the Seed of the Woman, the Seed of Religion34:10 ReformCon '25 AD34:56 A Distorted Faith37:12 The Influence of Zoroastrianism/Ancient Dualism43:10 Saoshayant: The Zoroastrian Messiah43:47 Core Beliefs of Zoroastrianism46:14 Salvation Without Atonement49:34 Ahura Mazda: An Impersonal God53:27 The True Seed of the Woman: Jesus Christ59:23 OutroThe WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition; UPCOMING CONFERENCES:REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/ For All Ezra Events: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/events/; Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government; Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/; For Ezra’s many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com. Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com;Subscribe to Ezra’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1;Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503;Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.

EICC Podcast for Cultural Reformation
World Religions: Zoroastrianism

EICC Podcast for Cultural Reformation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025


Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot examine the origin, history, and theology of one of the world's most primitive dualistic pagan religions: Zoroastrianism. Though small, this religion has had a significant impact on history.

Psychedelics Today
PT575 – The Mystical Roots of Psychedelics: Exploring Dreams and the Liminal State, with Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D.

Psychedelics Today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 63:34


In this episode, Joe interviews Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D.: co-founder of VCENNA, a drug discovery and development company, and Magi Ancestral Supplements, which sells nootropics inspired by ancient Eastern traditions. He discusses his journey into the world of plant extraction, how he first discovered compounds like Haoma and Harmaline, and why he decided to bring Iranian tradition to the psychedelic renaissance. He explores the similarities between psychedelics and experiences found in mystical traditions, and how that historical context can inform modern psychedelic practice. He sees this exemplified most with dream recollection, attending to the emotions found within dreams, and the concept of wakeful dreaming, where one can access unconscious insights consciously, through the liminal (or hypnagogic) state between dreaming and wakefulness.  He discusses: Zoroastrianism and how the teachings of Zarathustra on understanding morality have inspired hi Syrian Rue in Iranian culture, and how it compares to the Banisteriopsis Caapi vine: Is it actually stronger than ayahuasca Henry Corbin's practice of embodied imagination and Jung's concept of active imaginatio Other less-discussed compounds he's interested in, like Ephedra and Saffron and more! For links, head to the show notes page.

Mysterious Radio
Ancient Persian Magic

Mysterious Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 51:28


My special guest tonight is Dr. Stephen Flowers who's here to discuss the history of Mazdan magic from his book called   Original Magic: The Rituals and Initiations of the Persian Magi   A complete guide to the theory, practice, and history of Mazdan magic, the first organized system of magic   • Provides a complete curriculum of magical study and initiation centered on exercises keyed to the sacred Zoroastrian calendar   • Details advanced magical rituals and practices based on archaic Persian formulas, including fire rituals and divine invocations   • Explores the history and lore of Persian magic, explaining how the author reconstructed the original Mazdan system of magic   Stephen Flowers explores the history, theory, practice, rituals, and initiations of the Mazdan magical system practiced by the Magi of ancient Persia, who were so skilled and famed for their effectiveness that their name came to mean what we today call “magic.” The prestige and reputation of the Magian priests of Mazda is perhaps most iconically recorded in the Christian story of the Three Wise Men who visited newborn Jesus.   The author explains how the religious branch of the Mazdan magical system, founded by the Prophet Zarathustra, is known in the West under the name Zoroastrianism. He reveals how the Zoroastrian religion, which acts as a matrix for the symbols and formulas of the original form of magic, has existed for almost four thousand years with roots going back even deeper into the Indo-European past. The author reveals how all other known systems of magic have borrowed from this tradition, providing the clues that enabled him to reformulate the original Mazdan system. He reviews what the Greeks, Romans, Hebrews, Christians, and Chinese said about the Iranian-Persian tradition of the Mazdans and their invention of a magical technology. He explains how the ultimate aim of the original form of magic was not only individual wisdom, self-development, and empowerment, but also the overall betterment of the world.   Outlining the theoretical principles of this method, which can be applied in practical ways to deepen the effectiveness of these magical operations, the author details a complete curriculum of magical study and initiation based on a series of graded exercises keyed to the sacred Zoroastrian calendar. He then offers a series of more advanced magical rituals and practices based on archaic Persian formulas, including fire rituals and divine invocations. Providing a manual for the original magical system used by the members of the Great Fellowship, this book guides you toward the comprehensive practice of the Mazdan philosophy, the ultimate outcome of which is ushta: Happiness.Follow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio]

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 30, 2024 is: syncretism • SING-kruh-tiz-um • noun Syncretism refers to the combining of different forms of belief or practice. // As a scholar of religion, Laila is especially interested in the syncretism of Manichaeism, which was influenced by Christianity, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism. See the entry > Examples: "Explore the archaeological wonders of Chavín de Huantar, where history comes alive. This village, steeped in cultural richness, provides a journey into Peru's ancient past. 'The village of Chavín de Huántar is an example of how tourism can foster syncretism between religious traditions and ancestral cultural elements, generating experiences with a positive impact for the population and improving the quality of life of its residents,' said the UNWTO [United Nations World Tourism Organization]." — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2023 Did you know? The ancient Greeks used the term synkrētismos to refer to Cretan cities allied in opposition to a common enemy. In the early 17th century, English speakers adopted the term in the anglicized form syncretism to refer to the union of different religious beliefs. Three centuries later, lexicographers of the 1909 edition of Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language added a new definition of syncretism ("the union or fusion into one or two or more originally different inflectional forms, as of two cases"), but this specialized sense is rarely encountered outside of the field of linguistics. Some related terms that you are more likely to encounter are syncretize ("to attempt to unite and harmonize"), syncretist ("one who advocates syncretism"), and syncretic and syncretistic ("characterized or brought about by syncretism").