The Zend-Avesta, Part II: The Sirozahs, Yasts And Nyayis

By James Darmesteter

Book Overview

The Zend-Avesta, Part II: The Sirozahs, Yasts And Nyayis is a book written by James Darmesteter. It is a translation of the second part of the Zend-Avesta, which is a collection of religious texts from ancient Persia. The Sirozahs are a series of prayers and rituals for daily use, while the Yasts are hymns to various deities and the Nyayis are songs of praise. The book provides a detailed analysis and interpretation of these texts, shedding light on the beliefs and practices of the ancient Persians. It also includes a glossary of terms and a comprehensive introduction to the Zend-Avesta as a whole. This book is an important resource for scholars of ancient religion and history, as well as anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Persia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163504262
• ISBN13: 9781163504260
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"