The Persian religious founder is Zoroaster, a 9-letter word. Zoroaster was an ancient Iranian prophet and religious poet who founded the religion of Zoroastrianism in the 6th century BCE. He is credited with the authorship of the sacred texts known as the Avesta, which are still used by Zoroastrians today. Zoroaster's teachings focused on the dualism between good and evil, and his philosophy has had a lasting influence on many other religions.