Explore the profound connections between Zarathushtra and the Rigveda in this seminal work by Shapurji Kavasji Hodivala. Hodivala offers groundbreaking research challenging traditional views, presenting linguistic and historical evidence for a shared Aryan ancestry between Vedic and Iranian peoples. Discover his compelling argument identifying Rigvedic Dasyus as Zarathushtra’s followers and his revolutionary approach to dating Zarathushtra using astronomical data. This edition also delves into the complexities of the Zarathustrian calendar, inviting scholarly debate and reform. ‘Zarathushtra and his Contemporaries in the Rigveda’ provides essential insights into ancient Indo-Iranian history and religious evolution. An indispensable read for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient history, Zoroastrianism, and Vedic studies available at The Bookish Owl.