Yasht
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A yasht is a Zoroastrian hymn dedicated to angels or lesser divinities. These hymns are part of the Avesta, the sacred scripture of Zoroastrianism. The Avesta contains various texts, including the Yasna (recited by priests), the Visp-rat, the Vendidad (law), the Siroza, and the yashts. The yashts are a collection of 21 hymns, each honoring a specific deity such as Mithra or Anahita. These hymns are rich in mythology and often focus on ancient heroes and divine attributes. The word "yasht" itself comes from the Avestan word for adoration.1234
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The Yashts are 21 hymns, rich in myth, to various yazatas (angels) and ancient heroes. The Khūrda Avesta (or Little Avesta) is a group of minor texts, hymns, and prayers for specific occasions.
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ancient Iranian religionSources of knowledge…Zoroaster) and much of the Yashts are among the oldest. The Gāthās contain expressions of Zarathustra’s religious vision which, in many ways, is a complicated reinterpretation of inherited Iranian religious ideas. The Yashts are collections of verses dedicated to the various deities. Most of the Yashts, though touched up with…
Read More…Zoroaster) and much of the Yashts are among the oldest. The Gāthās contain expressions of Zarathustra’s religious vision which, in many ways, is a complicated reinterpretation of inherited Iranian religious ideas. The Yashts are collections of verses dedicated to the various deities. Most of the Yashts, though touched up with…
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