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Avesta

Avesta

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A collection of sacred Zoroastrian texts
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Avesta
  • In Zoroastrian tradition, the Avesta is considered the most important scripture.

Examples

  • Scholars study the Avesta to understand ancient Zoroastrian beliefs and practices.

  • The sacred collection of texts known as the Avesta details the teachings of Zoroastrianism.

  • The Avesta mandates that I better serve the cause of good here.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • On the other hand, Zarathustra does not embrace a human-centered philosophy in his poetic gathas or anywhere in the Avesta.

    Blog text (9)

  • Widengren says that "the assembly of the Avesta presents itself as a deliberate counterpart to the doctrinal books of Mani," a step that paved the way for the recognition of Zoroastrianism as state creed.

    Academic text (1994)

Synonyms

Zend-Avesta
vsAvesta
  • Literature
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A book of holy writings for the Zoroastrian religion

is the same collection but given as a shorter traditional title

Compounds

Zend-Avesta
  • Literature
1 9.9

A book of holy writings for the Zoroastrian religion

Surface Forms

Avesta main

Etymology

Avesta comes from the old Avestan language and likely from a word meaning 'praise', so the name fits the book's nature: the Avesta is a sacred collection of Zoroastrian hymns and texts that give religious praise and guidance.