Yashd is a sacred book referenced by the Bedhin (Zoroastrian) community. Its use in prayer is said to confer a special property: after death, the corpse of a person who has prayed with the Yashd emits a delightful fragrance. The Yashd is considered extremely rare and is part of Zoroastrian esoteric tradition. The belief in the Yashd also underscores the importance of sacred texts in afterlife rituals.
Yashd
Creature Types: Other
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Persian, Zoroastrian
Roles/Functions in Lore: Esoteric Text, Ritual Object
Literary Sources/Traditions: Zoroastrian Oral and Written Tradition
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Ancient Persia
Attributes/Powers: Fragrance after death, Ritual power
Alignments/Moral Standings: Benevolent
