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glossary
glossary
a note on the reading and pronunciation of the avesta
a
as in English "but"
ā
as in English "father"
e
as in English "mate"
ē
as in English "mate" but somewhat prolonged
i
as in English "pin"
ī
as in English "machine" but somewhat prolonged
o
as in English "note"
ō
as in English "note" but somewhat prolonged
u
as in English "put"
ū
as in English "rule" but somewhat prolonged
ai
as in English "aisle"
ao
as in English "out"
Ahura Mazda
The name by which God is known to Mazdayasni Zoroastrians.
Ameshaspands / Ameshaspentas
Spiritual divine beings of the highest rank, who help Ahura Mazda in his work
Angra Mainyu
Evil Spirit
Asha
The path of progress and perfection
Ashoi
Righteousness
Avesta
An ancient Iranian language in which Zoroastrian prayers are composed.
Ba-name Yazade
In the name of God
Doa
Wish
Druj
Evil
Fravashi
Guiding Spirits
Furrokh
Auspicious
Geh
A period or time of the day
Gavashni
Words
Hormuzd
Same as Ahura Mazda
Khshnaothra Ahura-he Mazdā
May it please Ahura Mazda
Kunashni
Deeds
Mah
Month
Manashni
Thoughts
Mazdayasni
Worshipper of Mazda
Mino
Divine being
Neyāyesh
Short prayer in praise of the material creation of God and the angels who preside over them.
Roj
Day
Spenta Mainyu
Good Spirit
Sraosha
Name of a Yazad
Urvan
The soul
Ushta-tē
May happiness be to you
Vohu Manah
The Good Mind
Yazads
Spiritual divine beings who help God
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