02164cam a22003253u 4500 29109 UtSlPG 20260610133649.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Menant, Delphine, 1850- Les Parsis Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-06-13 Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Les Parsis" by Delphine Menant is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the history and cultural practices of the Parsis, an ethno-religious group descended from ancient Persians, who migrated to India to escape religious persecution. The narrative details their migration, settlement in India, and the influences of both Zoroastrianism and Indian traditions on their community. The opening of the book introduces the context of the Parsi community, starting with their historical legacy as descendants of ancient Persians and describing the dire circumstances that led them to flee their homeland for India. It outlines their initial migration journey, the conditions under which they settled in Gujarat with the permission of the local Hindu leader, and how they adapted their customs to gain acceptance. The text emphasizes the significance of maintaining their faith while integrating into a new culture, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their evolving identity as a minority community in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Parsees Zoroastrianism Vakil, Ratanbai Ardeshir https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29109 69957 69957