Zoroastrianism

Acceptance – Never Ever. CONVERSION IN ZOROASTRIANISM: A MYTH EXPLODED

purification rituals in zoroastrianism

zoroastrian’s purification rituals are one of the most visible aspects of zoroastrianism that root in the avesta’s texts. but it seems that these customs which were considered as a preservative of human communities from harm and evil diseases in the pre-zoroastrian period, have been changed after that period of time and their joining to the religious teachings of zoroasterian. in this paper, at...

The Genetic Legacy of Zoroastrianism in Iran and India: Insights into Population Structure, Gene Flow, and Selection

Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest extant religions in the world, originating in Persia (present-day Iran) during the second millennium BCE. Historical records indicate that migrants from Persia brought Zoroastrianism to India, but there is debate over the timing of these migrations. Here we present genome-wide autosomal, Y chromosome, and mitochondrial DNA data from Iranian and Indian Zoroast...

a comparative study of temporary marriage in zoroastrianism and islam

abstract in zoroastrian law, there are several indications that denote to the temporary marriage as a legal institution and this can be compared to one law in imami jurisprudence. sunni and imami jurists differ on the continued legitimacy of the temporary marriage which the former believes it to be continued. temporary marriage is legitimate in the opinion of imami jurists and it has certain co...

marriage and its requirements in islam and zoroastrianism: a comparative study

the formation of marriage which is the foundation of family in both islam and zoroastrianism depends on certain requirements or conditions. the comparative study of these requirements or conditions shows certain similarities and differences between the two religions, and examining these issues can shed light on the common tradition and shared heritage between the two. the present essay will fir...