Sassanid Religion

The Sassanid religion centered on Zoroastrianism, an ancient faith founded by the prophet Zoroaster. It emphasized the cosmic struggle between Ahura Mazda (good) and Angra Mainyu (evil), promoting moral righteousness, truth, and order. The religion involved rituals, worship at fire temples, and the veneration of sacred fire as a symbol of divine presence. It also influenced laws, social practices, and the state, with the king acting as a divine protector of the faith. Zoroastrianism shaped Sassanid culture and politics, fostering a unified religious identity in Persia before the rise of Islam.