Zoroastrianism in Azerbaijan of the world`s oldest religions Zoroastrianism was also practiced in the territory of Azerbaijan in ancient times. Zoroastrianism, sharing its name with its founder Iranian prophet Zoroaster (also known as Zarathustra), was the first monotheistic belief in the world and the official religion in Persia from 600 BCE to 650 CE. Zoroastrians believed that a god called Ahura Mazda (Wise Lord) created the universe. Sacred book of Zoroastrianism Avesta consists of two main sections: the oldest section contains the Gathas including seventeen hymns and the younger Avesta containing commentaries to the older one. It also includes myths, stories and details
Also sprach Zarathustra (Strauss) 1971 and his death in 1977, and as the introduction to several of his live albums, including "" (1972), "Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite" (1973), and "Elvis in Concert" (1977). Eumir Deodato's funk-influenced arrangement of the opening fanfare "Sunrise" theme reached #2 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 U.S. popular music sales charts in 1973, and #7 on the UK Singles Chart. His version was titled "Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)", and won the 1974 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. The American rock band Phish performs a rendition of the opening fanfare as interpreted by Brazilian musician Eumir Deodato. The