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Zend-Avesta
[ zend-uh-ves-tuh ]
Zend-Avesta
/ ˌzɛndəˈvɛstə; ˌzɛndəvɛsˈteɪɪk /
noun
- the Avesta together with the traditional interpretative commentary known as the Zend, esp as preserved in the Avestan language among the Parsees
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Derived Forms
- Zend-Avestaic, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Zend-Avesta1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Zend-Avesta1
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Example Sentences
We derive our knowledge of their religion principally from their Zend-avesta, or Sacred Book.
Yasht, ysht, n. in the Zend-Avesta, one of a collection of hymns and prayers.
An entire book of the Zend-Avesta and fragments of two others have been found among them.
The decalogue of the Zend-Avesta mentions many strange sins.
The traditions and historical records of the Persians are contained in the famous series of writings culled the Zend-avesta.
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