Aubrey Marcus Podcast Zoroastrianism: 3700 Year Old Ancient Wisdom From Iran w/ Alexander Bard #449
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Feb 7, 2024 
Tantric monk Alexander Bard explores Zoroastrianism and its enduring influence. Topics include psychedelics, the struggle between good and evil, sacred hunting, reincarnation, archetypes, Cyrus the Great's impact on warfare, confusion in society, degradation of political debates, transgender identity, and the sacredness of knowledge.
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The Zoroastrian Choice
- Zoroastrianism presents a constant choice between good (Ashavan) and evil (Druj).
- This choice involves contemplation (Humata), commitment (Hukta), and practice (Rashta).
The Two-Headed Fellows
- Zoroaster and Vishtaz established a system of split power, the "Two-Headed Fellows."
- This aimed to prevent tyranny and influenced the US Constitution's power distribution.
Cyrus the Great's Compassion
- Cyrus the Great, a Zoroastrian, revolutionized warfare by showing mercy to conquered Babylonians.
- He even funded the rebuilding of their temple and the Jewish Second Temple in Jerusalem.