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Kid Berwyn

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7. YAMW!

Reply to orangecrush (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:47 AM

Apr 9

The Obscure Religion that Shaped the West

If you enjoy SF, I think you’ll love “Bill the Galactic Hero” by Harry Harrison. The protagonist comes from a Fundamentalist Zoroastrian background.

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Always consult the Oracle before attacking Persia [View all] orangecrush Apr 9 OP

Persia is central to Western Civilization Kid Berwyn Apr 9 #1

End times battle of good against evil also came from Zoroastrianism wnylib Apr 9 #2

If I'm not mistaken orangecrush Apr 9 #4

I think India invented chess LeftInTX Apr 9 #5

Something else to think about. Zoroastrianism's wnylib Apr 9 #9

Fascinating orangecrush Apr 9 #3

YAMW! Kid Berwyn Apr 9 #7

Thanks! orangecrush Apr 9 #8

True... LeftInTX Apr 9 #6

Awww...I was expecting a Larry Ellison tie-in. pecosbob Apr 9 #10