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Avesta

American  
[uh-ves-tuh] / əˈvɛs tə /

noun

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


Avesta British  
/ əˈvɛstə /

noun

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

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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

The Azhi dahaka of the Avesta is the Ahi of the Veda.

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

The Avesta exhibits them in close connection with horses.

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

Is there any reason to doubt the Avesta that even before the Medes and Cyrus the princes of Bactria and Sogdiana were occupied with beating back the tribes of the steppes?

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

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