In Zoroastrianism, the family was revered as a sacred place, and special attention was paid to family relations. This article presents an analysis of women's rights regarding marriage in Zoroastrian communities, using various sources on the subject.

Zoroastrianism, marriage, family, family relations, family law, women's rights, Sassanids.

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