Showing posts with label Zoroastrian Yazata. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zoroastrian Yazata. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Happy International Women's Day

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.