Zoroastrianism - The Ancients

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 millennia MOREThe Wise Men<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ancients/id1520403988?i=1000679904941" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen of Apple</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/30JcS3z8gUODOvbR8k47mh?si=9NdGEaABS-C-AlGAXB_ePg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Li...