Dr. Jenny Rose, a former professor of Ancient Iranian Studies at Claremont Graduate University, is interviewed by Charlotte Howley – a 3rd year PhD student in UCLA’s Program of Iranian Studies. They discuss the historical and contemporary significance of Zoroastrianism, including its underrepresentation in popular culture and scholarship, the evolving role of women and gender dynamics within Zoroastrianism, and the reception of Zoroastrian figures like Zoroaster and Cyrus the Great in European history and culture. We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you like what you hear, please give our show a 5-star rating, and review us on Apple or Spotify. Don't forget to follow the Pourdavoud Institute on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.pourdavoud.ucla.edu!

Learn more about Dr. Rose: https://www.cgu.edu/people/jenny-rose/

Check out her publications on Academia: https://claremont.academia.edu/JennyRose

Recorded & edited by Lexie Henning, original music by Brent Arehart, and artwork by Hadley Leasman.