Cursing the daēvas as an Example of Verbal Aggression in the Zoroastrian “Declaration of Faith”?
Cursing the daēvas as an Example of Verbal Aggression in the Zoroastrian “Declaration of Faith”?
Author(s): Kinga ParaskiewiczSubject(s): Sociology of Culture, Sociology of Religion
Published by: KSIĘGARNIA AKADEMICKA Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: Avesta; Zoroastrianism; daēvas; verbal violence; faith; hate speech;
Summary/Abstract: This article examines the notion of verbal aggression evident in Zoroastrian prayers. Although one may be surprised that a declaration of Zoroastrian faith, called Fravarānē (Yasna 12), begins with the words “I hate / abhor / am disgusted” instead of “I believe,” cursing (nifrīn kunišn) the demons is a pious religious act.
Journal: Cracow Indological Studies
- Issue Year: 26/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 191-204
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
