Editing Zoroastrian Theocracy (section)

=== Cosmology ===
In the Zoroastrian creation myth, Ahura Mazda is the supreme, all-good creator, while Angra Mainyu is the destructive force. They have existed independently, representing light and darkness, good and evil. Ahura Mazda works through divine emanations like Amesha Spentas and Yazatas, with Asha being the cosmic order.

Asha, associated with truth and goodness, opposes chaos (druj) from Angra Mainyu. The conflict involves all creation, including humanity. Spenta Mainyu represents Asha in the cosmic struggle. Ahura Mazda created the universe in two parts: first spiritual, then physical, to trap evil. Gayomard and Gavaevodata were the first man and bovine.

Angra Mainyu, destructive by nature, created demons and evil creatures. Evil beings were created for each good one. Angra Mainyu invaded, causing suffering and death, but was trapped in the universe. From the dying man and bovine's seeds, life emerged, leading to the two-fold struggle of humans against evil.

Zoroastrian cosmology foretells Ahura Mazda's triumph over Angra Mainyu, resulting in Frashokereti—a cosmic renovation ending limited time. In this renewal, all creation, including the souls initially banished to darkness, reunites with Ahura Mazda in Kshatra Vairya, achieving immortality. Middle Persian literature introduces the Saoshyant, a savior-figure, bringing about Frashokereti, evolving from the Gathic concept of believers as Saoshyants.