The Book of DieselThe Light Before the Gospel
Book IV · The First Helpers

14:1

“After a flood, Zarathustra called everyone who repaired the bridge a helper. The title was given to carpenters, children carrying rope, widows cooking for workers, and a former thief who returned stolen tools.”

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What is history and what is fiction?

Historically anchoredThe setting or public event is documented; dialogue, motives, and recurring characters are invented.

Historical anchor

In the Gathas, forms of the term Saoshyant can refer to beneficial or helping persons, including contemporary figures.

Fiction boundary

The gathering and dialogue are fictional.