AVESTA -- Zoroastrian Archives
WebWe provide the complete text of the extant Avesta, the most ancient scriptures of Zoroastrianism, as well as many Middle Persian scriptures. It also includes information about the Avestan language, and other useful information for students of Zoroastrian religion.
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Avesta - Wikipedia
WebThe Avesta (/ ə ˈ v ɛ s t ə /) is the primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism, composed in the Avestan language. The Avesta texts fall into several different categories, arranged either by dialect, or by usage.
Avesta | Definition, Contents, & Facts | Britannica
WebMar 18, 2024 · Avesta, sacred book of Zoroastrianism containing its cosmogony, law, and liturgy, the teachings of the prophet Zarathushtra (Zoroaster). The extant Avesta is all that remains of a much larger body of scripture, apparently Zarathushtra’s transformation of a very ancient tradition.
Avesta - World History Encyclopedia
WebJan 8, 2020 · The Avesta is the scripture of Zoroastrianism which developed from an oral tradition founded by the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra, Zartosht) sometime between c. 1500-1000 BCE. The title is generally accepted as meaning “praise”, though this interpretation is not universally agreed upon.
The Avesta and Zoroastrianism: The Creation, Disappearance and ...
WebOct 3, 2022 · The Avesta is the religious text of Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism was founded by the prophet Zoroaster at some point between 1500 and 1000 BC. The religion developed from an oral tradition, and its original prayers and hymns were composed in a language which was called Avestan, now long dead.
Zoroastrianism | Definition, Beliefs, Founder, Holy Book, & Facts
WebMar 29, 2024 · The major beliefs of Zoroastrianism can be found in its principal holy text, the Avesta. This text claims that the highest god and creator, Ahura Mazdā, is engaged in a primeval battle against Angra Mainyu, the Destructive Spirit. Believers anticipate Ahura Mazdā’s eventual victory, after which the followers of Angra Mainyu will suffer ...
AVESTA i. Survey of the history and contents of the book
WebAug 17, 2011 · The Avesta is a compilation of ancient texts, which we owe to the collaboration of the Mazdean priesthood and the Sasanian political power, but of which, unfortunately, only a fraction has been transmitted to us by the Parsi communities of India and Iran, which still remain true to the old religion.
Avestan period - Wikipedia
WebThe Avestan period ( c. 1500 – c. 500 BCE) [note 1] is the period in the history of the Iranians when the Avesta was produced. [1] It saw important contributions to both the religious sphere, as well as to Iranian mythology and its epic tradition. [2]
Avestan language | Old Iranian language, Zoroastrianism, Indo …
Web(incorrectly) Zend Language. Key People: A.-H. Anquetil-Duperron. James Darmesteter. A.V. Williams Jackson. Related Topics: extinct language. Avestan language, eastern Iranian language of the Avesta, the sacred book of Zoroastrianism.
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