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Zoroastrianism: 3700 Year Old Ancient Wisdom From Iran w/ Alexander Bard #449

Aubrey Marcus Podcast

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Redemption, Cyrus the Great, and the Persian Influence

This chapter explores the concept of redemption in different religions and its connection to violence. It discusses the impact of Cyrus the Great, a Zoroastrian from Persia, on warfare by promoting cultural preservation instead of killing. The chapter also highlights the Persian Empire's influence on Western culture and its role in shaping concepts like empire, nation, and city.

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