Thursday, November 21, 2013
Zoroastrianism Revealed
I picked up some books yesterday on MYTHOLOGY. One has to do with myth concerned with apocalypses. I was interested in this god system that had flourished in Iran and surrounding lands for some 12 centuries after 600 B.C and is still believed in Indian Parsis. It is called Zoroastrianism, and is called that based on Zoroaster, the primary and main god. I just felt like the tales were simple and gripping, and could be used as a basis for artistry and those famous in the entertainment industry. It brings about fiery end and then redemptive glory. The original prophecies did not come about so the people extended the "plays" into 3000 year acts, always concentrating on good vs. evil, Ormuzd vs. Ahriman. I find that myth that does not grab, just clutters the mind. In and out of reasoning centers, and it creates fake belief that good has been in charge the whole while. I believe that is not so, thus heroes really need to be seen as a mixture of these oppositional forces, and are given the opportunity to change by a muse in their head alone. I will continue to read these books, but I skip through to find the meaning that is deeper within me. Sometimes it is a LACK of connection that directs a new thought line. This can be as, or more powerful, than being a sheep to the mythic story line. Myth hoping to overcome the profane and create the brilliance of mana. Cults following can find a LIVING MYTH appealing and drama can be the belief that becomes the sacred.
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