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Zoroastrianism
Very short and breezy american introduction to the religion. The Story of God - Zoroastrianism BBC documentary about Zoroastrianism. It glosses over doctrinal subtleties that matter to English Zoroastrian, but is nevertheless a helpful introduction. "Zoroaster's Birthday" Musical film shows clips of traditional Zoroastrian ritual. Zoroastrian Chant: Ashem Vohu prayer Zoroastrian Chant: Gathas Song 1 Verse 2 It is traditional for Zoroastrian priests to chant sections of the Avesta in the original language. Zoroastrian chant is the origin of Christian monastic chant. Cyrus The Great Inspiring american documentary In Search Of Cyrus The Great Persian-American documentary film trailer from Spenta Productions. Tribute to Cyrus the Great Cyrus the Great in Pictures and Music Persian Empire & Persepolis (Longer Version Part 1) English documentary about Cyrus the Great, his empire and its capital city at Persepolis. Photographic tour of Iran Shows the beauty of this cultured, pluralistic and westernised country - a France of the East. A panorama of Yazd Amateur video footage of the modern Iranian city of Yazd, a centre of Zoroastrianism Tajik Patriotic Song The Tajiks are possibly the closest descendants of the first Zoroastrians. Their territory is similar to that of ancient Bactria which is now covered by Northern Afghanistan and Tajikistan. It includes the ancient city of Balkh which was perhaps the centre of ancient Zoroastrianism. No English translation of this song, but the film seems to indicate a revival of their interest in their Zoroastrian heritage. President Putin on Zoroastrianism The russian leader mentions Zoroastrianism as a common heritage of Iran and part of Russia. English translation in the 'about this video' section. World Dance: Ahura Mazda World Dance: Ahura Mazda (Alternative Tune - Audio Only) World Dance: Thou holy asha Another world dance Limited connection to mainstream Zoroastrianism, but some may still find these 'Dances of Universal Peace' an inspiration. |