Vishtaspa (Patron)

Vishtaspa was a notable patron of Zoroastrianism, an ancient Persian religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster. He was a king of the region of Bactria and is often credited with supporting and promoting Zoroaster's teachings, helping to establish the faith among his people. Vishtaspa’s endorsement is significant because it provided the religion with royal legitimacy, which aided its spread throughout the Persian Empire. His story is intertwined with Zoroastrian texts, which depict him as a wise ruler who favored the principles of truth, righteousness, and justice propagated by Zoroaster.