According to Iranian myths, women and men have been at the same position in
ancient Iranian society. Many Zoroastrian Yazatas (angels) were created as
strong women in the mind of Iranians. Anahita, one of the most important
Zoroastrian angels, is known as the goddess of water and “Nahid”, the female
Yazata who is known as the protector and savior of the women. Nahid is also the
goddess of pregnancy and purity.