This short film is a chapter from the epic Shahnameh by Firdausi Tusi. It’s a story of the valiant spiritual warrior king Shah Faridun. It is entirely AI generated. This movie is dedicated to my children and all the children of the world. Guidance, inputs,support Ervad Dr Ramiyar P Karanjia Script :Melinda Bryce AI Production Direction & Editing : Bikash
Read moreHow, where and when horses were domesticated, is a matter of dispute among scholars and archaeologists. Though horses were carved in Palaeolithic cave-art as early as 30,000 BC, these were probably depictions of wild horses. Most of the available evidence supports the hypothesis that horses were domesticated in the Eurasian Steppes, in approximately 3,500 BC. Horses In Greek Mythology The
Read moreThe Zoroastrian World February 2026 The Zoroastrian World is a monthly newsletter that shares key news, events, opportunities and publications from across the study of Zoroastrianism. If you are not already subscribed to the SSPIZS mailing list, please sign up here. Visual Journey The Sasanian Zoroastrian fire temple of Chahar Qapu in Qasr-e Shirin, Western Iran © Ali Matin, 2002. From the
Read moreNAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies is pleased to announce the following sessions: Online Discussion: ‘Concept of Cause and Effect in Zoroastrianism’ – Sunday, March 8, 2026 – 11 AM Eastern
Read moreKind Courtesy : https://gathasofzarathushtra.com/ by Dina McIntyre, with the permission of the Author
Read moreFEZANA Religion Education Committee (REC) Invites You to An ancient Zoroastrian ritual: The Yasna Haptanghaiti A talk by Professor Almut Hintze Saturday, February 21, 2026 9am PT, 11am CT, 12noon ET JOIN ZOOM MEETING Abstract: This richly illustrated talk discusses the composition, contents and ritual role of the Yasna Haptanghaiti, which translates as ‘Worship in Seven Sections’. Exploring the
Read moreDear Reader, It gives us great pleasure in bringing this small booklet which shares the knowledge of the Gathas of Zarathustra for our global Zarathusti diaspora. The original Rojinda Gathas book was created as a tribute to the late Dasturji Ervad Nadarsha Navroji Aibara by his worthy son, Ervad Yazdi Aibara, Panthaki of the Karani Agiary at Cusrow Baug and
Read moreNAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies is pleased to announce the following sessions: Lecture: ‘Understanding Hoshbam’ (Zoroastrian
Read moreThe Zoroastrian World November 2025 From the Institute Record uptake of modules on Zoroastrianism The year 2025-26 is seeing a boost in the number of students taking modules on Zoroastrianism. The front runner is Avestan, which is the language of Zoroastrian prayer and ritual. Ten students, including four undergraduates, learn about Avestan prayers in the original language, and how to understand and
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