What is a zealot a martyr and a parable?

a zealot is a fanatic who strongly believes in something and is willing to fight for it. a martyr is someone who dies defending his country. a parable is any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious messages. for example the parble of the prodigal son, the good samaritan...

A parable isn't exclusive to stories in The Bible. A parable can be any short story with a moral principle or lesson behind it.