The main religion of the ancient Persian empire was called Zoroastrianism. It was created by Zoroaster, a Persian prophet. They mainly believed that choices one makes affect ones fate and determined where they will spend life after death. read more
The Persian Empire was one of the first great international empires in the world. Based in modern-day Iran, it controlled a wide region of the Middle East from roughly 550 to 330 BCE. The Persians followed a monotheistic religion called Zoroastrianism, which recognized only a single deity named Ahura Mazda. read more
The Religion of the Persian Empire Posted by estherslegacy on November 2, 2011 Zoroastrianism was the religion of the Persian ruling family during the time of Cyrus, Darius and Xerxes. read more