Zoroastrianism

Light Against Darkness

Light symbolizes good; darkness symbolizes evil in the cosmic struggle.

The light-darkness symbolism pervades Zoroastrianism. Light represents Ahura Mazda, truth, and good; darkness represents Angra Mainyu, falsehood, and evil. Humans should live in the light.

Walk in light, for darkness belongs to the Lie.

Zoroastrian Teaching, Symbolism

This symbolism influenced many later religions.

Core Teaching