Avesta

American  

[uh-ves-tuh] / əˈvɛs tə /

noun

1. a collection of sacred Zoroastrian writings, including the Gathas.

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Avesta British  

/ əˈvɛstə /

noun

1. a collection of sacred writings of Zoroastrianism, including the Songs of Zoroaster

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Example Sentences

Avesta says most of the 82 apartments would be reserved for low-income residents.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2017

Peters says about 1,600 people have contacted the Avesta searching for affordable housing.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2017

In the Avesta the god Haoma says, Vivanghana was the first who crushed out the juice of the Haoma.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max

This question cannot be set aside, because even under the Sassanids, in spite of their zeal for the Avesta and for Iran, these elements were not unknown.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max

He adds: Among the Persians it was forbidden to speak of that which it was forbidden to do; the Avesta requires truth "in thought, speech, and action."

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max