The Position Of Zoroastrian Women In Remote Antiquity

The Position of Zoroastrian Women in Remote Antiquity: As Illustrated in the Avesta, The Sacred Books of the Parsees (1892) is a book written by Darab Dastur Peshotan Sanjana. The book explores the role and status of women in ancient Zoroastrian society, as depicted in the Avesta, the holy scripture of the Parsees. The author examines the various references to women in the Avesta, including their roles as wives, mothers, and daughters, as well as their participation in religious rituals and ceremonies. Through a close analysis of the text, Sanjana argues that women in Zoroastrian society held a position of respect and importance, and that their contributions to the community were essential. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of women in ancient Persia, and offers a valuable contribution to the study of Zoroastrianism and women's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.