The Position Of Zoroastrian Women In Remote Antiquity

The book titled ""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 in 1892. The book explores the role and status of women in ancient Zoroastrianism, as depicted in the Avesta, the holy scriptures of the Parsees. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the various references to women in the Avesta, including their social and religious status, their roles in the family and society, and their participation in religious rituals. He also examines the attitudes towards women expressed in the Avesta, and compares them to the prevailing societal norms of the time.The book sheds light on the historical and cultural context of Zoroastrianism, and provides insights into the lives of women in ancient Persia. It is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of religion, gender studies, and ancient civilizations.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.