Gatha

[ gah-tuh, -tah ]

nounZoroastrianism.

one of several groups of hymns (the Gathas ) forming the oldest part of the Avesta.

Origin of Gatha

<Avestan gāthā-; cognate with Sanskrit gāthā song

Words Nearby Gatha

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How to use Gatha in a sentence

Gatha; an effeminate fellow who concerns himself in women's business: a Sheela.
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This Gatha or hymn is supposed to be a prayer prescribed by Zoroaster for the teachers of his religion.
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The third Gatha, Yasna 30, may be chosen by way of illustration.
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British Dictionary definitions for Gatha

Gatha

/ (ˈɡɑːtə) /

noun

Zoroastrianism any of a number of versified sermons in the Avesta that are in a more ancient dialect than the rest

Origin of Gatha

from Avestan gāthā-; related to Sanskrit gāthā song

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