According to Plutarch, the ancient Persians had long practiced it as well, an opinion seconded by Sextus Empiricus who asserted that the laws of the Persians "recommended" the practice.
Menurut Plutarch, Persia kuno, juga telah lama mempraktikkannya, pendapat ini didukung oleh Sextus Empiricus yang menegaskan bahwa hukum Persia "merekomendasikan" praktik ini.