While in the Antilles, Guyana, Brazil and Chili, prevailed several worships of heavenly and terrestial spirits; somewhat akin to the primitive idolatry of Africa, Europe, iran, India, China and Polynesia.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
To this region, although it comprises only the western part of what should be understood by iran, this name may be appropriated "without prejudice."
"The Ancient East"
D. G. Hogarth
Thus the essential principles of the religion of iran, the secular and often successful rival of Greece, penetrated into the Occident under cover of Chaldean wisdom.
"The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism"
Franz Cumont