Ahriman Timeline

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c. 3000 BCE - c. 800 BCE

Possible development of the concept of Ahriman in Early Iranian Religion.
c. 1500 BCE - 1000 BCE

Development of Ahriman in religion of Zoroastrianism.
c. 550 BCE - 330 BCE

Ahriman further developed during the Achaemenid Empire.
c. 550 BCE - c. 330 BCE

Zorvanism develops at some point during the latter part of the Achaemenid Empire; Ahriman now seen as twin brother of Supreme God Ahura Mazda.
224 CE - 651 CE

Zoroastrian texts containing tales of Ahriman written down during the Sassanian Empire, preserving his character and legacy to later religions.

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3000 BCE - 800 BCE: Possible development of the concept of Ahriman in Early Iranian Religion.

1500 BCE - 1000 BCE: Development of Ahriman in religion of Zoroastrianism.

550 BCE - 330 BCE: Ahriman further developed during the Achaemenid Empire.

550 BCE - 330 BCE: Zorvanism develops at some point during the latter part of the Achaemenid Empire; Ahriman now seen as twin brother of Supreme God Ahura Mazda.

224 CE - 651 CE: Zoroastrian texts containing tales of Ahriman written down during the Sassanian Empire, preserving his character and legacy to later religions.