Which of the following is the sacred thread tied around a Zoroastrian's body at initiation?
a. haoma
b. patet
c. kusti
d. gris-gris
c. kusti
Analysis:
a, b & d. Incorrect. All young Zoroastrians must be initiated in a ceremonial ritual when they turn seven (in India, Africa, Europe, and North America) or ten (in Iran).
c. Correct. The kusti is a sacred thread tied around a Zoroastrian's body at initiation. It symbolizes a lifelong commitment to keeping the tenets of the religion.
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