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The Sanskrit Version of Yasna 1-8 (2022)
Thesis
Palladino, M. The Sanskrit Version of Yasna 1-8. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The present work constitutes a study of the first eight chapters of the Sanskrit version of the Yasna, the core ritual of the Zoroastrian religion. It includes a new edition of the Sanskrit text, accompanied by the corresponding Avestan one, a transl... Read More about The Sanskrit Version of Yasna 1-8.

Becoming an Athravan: A study of the training of Zoroastrian priests in India (2022)
Thesis
Daruwalla, K. D. Becoming an Athravan: A study of the training of Zoroastrian priests in India. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The Zoroastrian tradition distinguishes between the priestly class (Athornan) and the laity (Behdins). Only sons belonging to a priestly family are eligible to be initiated as priests, and upon initiation, gain the right and qualification to perform... Read More about Becoming an Athravan: A study of the training of Zoroastrian priests in India.