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Zend-AvestaSacred scriptures of Zoroastrianism, today practised by the Parsees. They comprise the Avesta (liturgical books for the priests); the Gathas (the discourses and revelations of Zoroaster); and the Zend (commentary upon them). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Zarathustra born on lake Urmi; left his home in his thirtieth year, went into the province of Aria, and, during ten years of solitude in the mountains, composed the Zend-Avesta. |
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