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ZOROASTRISME [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Religion (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Alevi
1, record 1, English, Alevi
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Alevis constitute the largest religious minority in Turkey. Technically they fall under the Shi'a denomination of Islam, yet they follow a fundamentally different interpretation than the Shi'a communities in other countries. 2, record 1, English, - Alevi
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alévi
1, record 1, French, al%C3%A9vi
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alévie 2, record 1, French, al%C3%A9vie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les alévis pratiquent un culte hétérodoxe et syncrétique dans lequel on retrouve des éléments de l'islam chiite, mais aussi de mysticisme et des inspirations religieuses variées que l'on peut rapprocher du zoroastrisme, du christianisme. 3, record 1, French, - al%C3%A9vi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le substantif «alévi» s’accorde en genre et en nombre, et il ne prend pas de majuscule initiale. Exemples : «les alévis», «les alévies». 2, record 1, French, - al%C3%A9vi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Oriental Religions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Naw Ruz
1, record 2, English, Naw%20Ruz
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Nowruz 1, record 2, English, Nowruz
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Naw Ruz (or Nowruz), the seventh great festival, means "New Day" and is the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian year 1374. It falls on the spring equinox and symbolizes the renewal of the world after the winter. Naw Ruz also celebrates the creation of fire which is symbolic of Asha or righteousness. Further, it is the day on which Zarathustra received his revelation. 1, record 2, English, - Naw%20Ruz
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zoroastrianism. 2, record 2, English, - Naw%20Ruz
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Nairuz
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Religions orientales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Nawroz
1, record 2, French, Nawroz
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Norouz 1, record 2, French, Norouz
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le 21 mars, date du Nawroz, le Nouvel An persan (Norouz) avec festivités (Jamshedi Navroze) et absolution des péchés (Pateti); [...] 1, record 2, French, - Nawroz
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zoroastrisme. 2, record 2, French, - Nawroz
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-05-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Oriental Religions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ghambar
1, record 3, English, Ghambar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
March 16-20. Ghambar Hamaspathmadem occurs on the intercalary days and celebrates the creation of human beings. It is also a time for remembrance of the souls who have passed away. 1, record 3, English, - Ghambar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
April 30-May 4. Ghambar Maidyozarem celebrates the creation of sky and the harvesting of the winter crop. 1, record 3, English, - Ghambar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zoroastrianism. 1, record 3, English, - Ghambar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Religions orientales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Gâhâmbar
1, record 3, French, G%C3%A2h%C3%A2mbar
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] puis viennent les fêtes de saisons Gâhâmbars, au nombre de six : Maidyôti-Zaremaya, au 45e jour de l’année - Maidyôti-Shema, au 105e jour - Paitishahya (Pêtishah), au 180e jour - Ayâthrima (Ayâshrim), au 210e jour - Maidyâriya, (Mêtyâriya), au 290e jour - Hamaspathmaêdaya (Hamaspatmêdim), au 365e jour de l’année (20 mars). 1, record 3, French, - G%C3%A2h%C3%A2mbar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zoroastrisme. 2, record 3, French, - G%C3%A2h%C3%A2mbar
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-05-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Oriental Religions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Asha
1, record 4, English, Asha
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Naw Ruz (the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian year 1374) also celebrates the creation of fire which is symbolic of Asha or righteousness. 1, record 4, English, - Asha
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zoroastrianism. 2, record 4, English, - Asha
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Religions orientales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- asha
1, record 4, French, asha
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Asha 1, record 4, French, Asha
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] asha, la forme iranienne du terme rta qui, en sanskrit, désigne l’ordre universel, principe cosmique, liturgique et moral, etc. 1, record 4, French, - asha
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zoroastrisme. 2, record 4, French, - asha
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1978-10-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Religion (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Zoroastrian
1, record 5, English, Zoroastrian
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An adherent of Zoroastrianism (...) 1, record 5, English, - Zoroastrian
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Zoroastrien
1, record 5, French, Zoroastrien
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zoroastrisme ou Mazdéisme. Les Zoroastriens sont monothéistes. 1, record 5, French, - Zoroastrien
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(du nom de Zoroastre, Zarathoustra). Qui est propre à Zarathoustra, à sa religion. 2, record 5, French, - Zoroastrien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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