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Additionally, in a "memetic genealogy" sense, Zoroastrianism didn't die, it evolved into modern Christianity.

• azernik 10y ago
  It exerted influence on both Judaism and Christianity, but "evolved into" is overstating the connection a bit.
  • bogomipz 10y ago
    Yazidism, the religion the Yazidis combines elements of Zoroastrianism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
    • openasocket 10y ago
      Yes, but that's an example of syncretism, the mixing of religious beliefs and practices. To extend the analogy to biological evolution, Yazidism is not the "missing link" between those religions, but rather an example of cross-pollination or hybridization.