The Position Of Zoroastrian Women In Remote Antiquity

The book ""The Position of Zoroastrian Women in Remote Antiquity: As Illustrated in the Avesta, the Sacred Books of the Parsees"" was written by Darab Dastur Peshotan Sanjana and published in 1892. 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 various aspects of women's lives, including marriage, motherhood, education, and religious practices. Sanjana argues that women in Zoroastrianism were accorded a high level of respect and dignity, and were seen as equal partners in the family and society. He also discusses the challenges faced by women in ancient times, such as discrimination and oppression, and how they overcame these obstacles to assert their rights and achieve greater freedom. Overall, the book provides a valuable insight into the history and culture of Zoroastrianism, as well as the important role played by women in this ancient religion.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.