Zosimos of Panapolis, also known as Zosimus and the first real Alchemist thrived during the late 300 AD. Most of the writings were translated into Syriac or Arabic then into the present day languages. Zosimos wrote about the dangers and the benefactors when studying Alchemy. Although his main focus was on The Letter of Omega and the Alchemical symbols he spoke greatly upon multiple religions which appeared numerous times in the text. He spoke of the Trinity, Greco- Roman cultures, and fate. Zosimos
Short answer 1: Zarathustra was believed to be a prophet around the thirteenth or fourteenth century in what is now modern day Iran. Zarathustra was a priest that one-day received a vision calling for the end of sacrifices of the traditional worshipping practices. Zarathustra brought about the idea of one all-powerful deity creating monotheism. Zarathustra also created the idea of the power struggle between good and evil, Truth and lies creating the first religion that had its followers be ethical
Followers of Zoroastrianism believed in Ahura Mazda, a benevolent god and the creator of good things, and Angra Mainyu, a destructive and evil spirit; an honest and good life would lead believers to a heavenly paradise while an evil existence would result in pain and suffering. Zoroastrianism promoted a life of strong morals and enjoying life in moderation. As Zoroastrianism rose in popularity the emperors of the Achaemenid era began to claim that Ahura Mazda appointed them as rulers. By identifying