Freddie Mercury: Zoroastrianism
Haley Chesser Farrokh Bulsara, or Freddie Mercury, was born in Zanzibar, Tanzania on September 5, 1946. Both of Freddie's parents, Bomi and Jer Bulsara, were Persian. Freddie also had a little sister named Kashmira who was born in 1952. When Freddie was eight years old, he was sent to a boarding school in Panchgani. It soon became evident to Freddie's teachers that he was a gifted student. It was at this time in his life, that Freddie began to display an interest in sports and art. The dean of Freddie's boarding school noticed his artistic abilities and wrote a letter to his parents recommending that they pay a little more on school fees so that he might be enrolled in the proper classes to correctly
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Peter's English boarding school and moved back to Zanzibar. Two years later, his family moved to England. In 1966, Freddie was accepted and began attending Ealing College of Art in London, where he studied graphic illustrating. While attending college, "He befriended a number of musicians . . . including future bandmates, drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May" (http://www.biography.com/people/freddie-mercury-9406228#musical-education). In 1969, Freddie graduated from Ealing College of Art with a degree in graphic art and design. About one year later, Freddie joined the band Queen. This is when Freddie changed his last name to …show more content…
The only way to surpass another individual is through righteousness. The Zoroastrian religion was an official faith in Persia up until the seventh century. Zoroastrianism had a major influence on other religions. "It is still practiced world-wide, especially in Iran and India" (http://www.avesta.org/zfaq.html). The basic principles of Zoroastrianism was reflected in Freddie Mercury's spirit. Many people thought Freddie was a selfish man but in reality, he wasn't selfish at all. He would recognize and praise other people for their accomplishments as well as his own achievements. Freddie was a very responsible, intelligent man. Unfortunately, Freddie's kind personality was taken advantage of often. Humor and playfulness was a component of his righteous attitude. "Prof. Michael Stausberg, expert of Zoroastrianism, clearly states in one of his books that Zoroastrians are humorous individuals who appreciate fun" (http://www.aboutfreddiemercury.com/farrokh-bulsara-der-zoroastrier/). Freddie Mercury enjoyed giving other people gifts, but this was often misconceived by many people. These people thought that Freddie was boasting about his wealth, but in reality, he was living the Zoroastrian lifestyle. When Freddie would celebrate his birthday, he hosted elaborate parties because in the Zoroastrian religion, an individual's birthday is considered to be the most important celebration of
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Not only did the religious history play a large role in Iran’s beliefs but also foreign invaders have been imposing their power on the Iranian region for thousands of years. Iran...
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