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Zoroaster

Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra, was an ancient Persian prophet and philosopher, believed to have lived around 1000 BCE, though the exact dates are debated. He founded Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. Central to his teachings is the concept of a supreme god, Ahura Mazda, and the importance of choosing between good and evil. Zoroaster emphasized moral responsibility, truth, and the afterlife, influencing later religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. His ideas about the duality of good and evil have had a lasting impact on religious thought throughout history.