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Avesta, 2 Definition(s)

'Avesta' belongs in these categories: Zoroastrianism

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The Avesta is the primary collection of sacred texts of Zoroastrianism, composed in the Avestan language.

Added: 06.Apr.2011 | Source: WikiPedia: Zoroastrianism

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the holy scriptures of Zoroastrianism (Var: Phl. 'abestag, abistag'); the language of the Avesta (Var. 'Avestan');

Added: 08.Apr.2011 | Source: Avesta: Zoroastrianism Glossary

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Search found: 24 related definition(s) for 'Avesta'.
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· Khorda Avesta		the 'Small Avesta', a prayer book with excerpts from the Ave...	1 desc.
· Zend Avesta		see Zand.	1 desc.
· Zand		translation and exegesis. The term 'Zand-Avesta' or 'Zend-Av...	1 desc.
· Zoroastrianism		Zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the ...	3 desc.
· Tura Turanian		a foreign tribe mentioned in the Avesta, probably originally...	1 desc.
· Yasna		one of the books of the Avesta; the name of a high liturgica...	1 desc.
· Atash Niyaish		The Khordeh Avesta Prayer, Atash Niyaish, proclaims vario...	1 desc.
· Manthra		Holy Word; specific passages of the Avesta with specific poe...	1 desc.
· Afrinagan		a multi-part ceremony of blessing; specific prayers in the A...	1 desc.
· Eranvej		lit. 'Iranian expanse', home of the Aryans. (Var. 'Eran-w...	2 desc.
· Fargard		lit. 'chapter, section', a term designating sections of the ...	1 desc.
· Vendidad		one of the books of the Avesta; a high liturgical service in...	1 desc.
· Nam Stayishn		name of a Pazand prayer praising Ohrmazd, part of the Khorda...	1 desc.
· Vispa Humata		a short prayer from the Khorda Avesta focussing on good thou...	1 desc.
· Nask		lit. 'book, volume,' one of the 21 volumes into which the Av...	1 desc.

Search found: 63 books containing 'Avesta'.
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· A Manual of Khshnoom > Frontpage 3	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Supplement No. 6	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Chapter IV	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > Name Of Yashts And Their Seriatim Numbers	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Chapter I	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > Bibliography	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Supplement No. 23	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Supplement No. 12	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Supplement No. 19	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Supplement No. 26	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Supplement No. 2	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Chapter VIII	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > Special Features Of This Book	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Chapter II	Zoroastrianism
· A Manual of Khshnoom > ... > Supplement No. 21	Zoroastrianism

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