Documentary with Committed Buddhist Richard Gere

These are the links referenced in lecture:

Hinduism Documentaries with Michael Woods (again!)

A brief "overview":

Vedic Traditions

A helpful look at some of the concepts and beliefs we discussed in lecture.

Zoroastrianism

The first is a more comedic overview, the second a more "scholarly" discussion.
Ahriman battles the forces of right, light and justice.

Ahura-Mazda

Mithras slays the bull.

An artist rendering of the prophet Zoroaster.







Below is another (attempted) link to an explanatory essay regarding Zoroastrianism and other faiths:
Zoroastrianism and other faiths

Ahura Mazda had help from other deities (in addition to the people as "Collective Savior" and the Messiah/Saoshyant at the end of the age) in his battle against the forces of evil/chaos/Ahriman. One was Mithra, whose worship will eventually spread to India, Palestine, Asia Minor, and ultimately the Roman Empire. Mithra is usually portrayed as slaying a bull, thus bringing salvation, order, and security to his followers.

Destruction of the First Temple

The images in this brief clip are somewhat dated, but just get a sense of the apparent role of the Temple in Jewish history.

Hatshepsut Documentary

A bit over-dramatic, but again I like the visuals.

Akhenaten Documentary

Akhenaten was a controversial figure. This is one interpretation of his life, religion, and family.