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- proper noun Zoroastrianism 17 hymns believed to have been composed by
Zarathustra (Zoroaster) himself. They are the most sacred texts of theZoroastrian faith.
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Ushtavaiti, etc. Inserted in the midst of the Gathas is the Yasna
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913
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The Gathas are the most sacred texts of the Zoroastrian faith, consisting of 17 hymns composed by Zoroaster himself.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] Minhaj Ahmed Khan Lodi 2008
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The Destiny Program Issues New Album "Gathas" Update posted Feb 9, 2010 at 1: 42 PM by xFiruath.
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The Destiny Program Issues New Album "Gathas" Update posted Feb 9, 2010 at 1: 42 PM by xFiruath.
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"The laziest band ever (us) is very proud to announce that our brand-new album 'Gathas' will finally hit your speakers on April 23rd through Bastardized Recordings.
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The Gathas were explicit in the promotion of dogs as good and godly creatures; furthermore, the Zoroastrians believed that the bridge to the afterlife was guarded by dogs, so being nice to dogs in this world might have its reward in the hereafter.
Dogs: Iran's new symbol of rebellion Masoud Golsorkhi 2010
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That is to say, they created their picture of ancient Persia out of Classical texts and the Gathas.
Matthew Yglesias » Toy Drives Checking Immigration Status of Children 2009
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Though a man recite a hundred Gathas made up of senseless words, one word of the law is better, which if a man hears, he becomes quiet.
The Dhammapada 2003
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By way of illustration of this truth, the sages versed in ancient lore, recite these Gathas called by the name of Kamagita, do thou O Yudhishthira, listen to the recital of them in detail.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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