Yari Religion in Iran

This book sheds light on the cultural traits and religious beliefs of the Yrsan community. By incorporating historical and ethnographic research on Yrsan community in west and North of Iran, fieldwork and meticulous analysis of religious texts and international literature, it reveals contemporary aspects of Yrsan culture and life that are lesser known to the wider public, and provides insights into their lives, traditions and prospects for the future. With researchers from inside Iran and all over the world, this book offers a new look at Yrsan.