Fire held profound religious significance in ancient Persian culture, particularly within Zoroastrianism. Fire symbolized truth, purity, and the presence of Ahura Mazda, the supreme god. It was not worshiped as a god itself but revered as a sacred medium.
Fire temples housed eternal flames that were carefully maintained by priests. Rituals emphasized cleanliness, moral purity, and cosmic order. Fire represented the struggle between truth and deception, light and darkness, central themes in Zoroastrian belief.
These practices influenced later religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, particularly concepts of moral dualism and judgment. The sacred fire remains a powerful symbol of Persian spiritual heritage.
