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Noun zarathustra has 1 sense
- Zoroaster, Zarathustra - Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC)
--1 is a kind of prophet
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Zarathustra
Definition:
Zarathustra refers to the prophet and founder of Zoroastrianism, an ancient Iranian religion. It can also pertain to the central religious text of the Zoroastrians, known as the Avesta. Additionally, Zarathustra can refer to Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophical novel "Thus Spoke Zarathustra."
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- Noun (Prophet): According to legend, Zarathustra received divine revelations and teachings to establish Zoroastrianism as a monotheistic religion.
- Noun (Text): The Avesta contains the writings and hymns attributed to Zarathustra, providing guidance for followers of Zoroastrianism.
- Noun (Novel): Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" explores philosophical concepts such as the will to power and the eternal recurrence.
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