The Hymns of Zoroaster: A New Translation of the Most Ancient Sacred Texts of Iran

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M. L. West M. L. West

The Hymns of Zoroaster

A New Translation of the Most Ancient Sacred Texts of Iran

M. L. West, M. L. West, M.L. West

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English

Bloomsbury
11 July 2019

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Zoroastrianism; Prayers & liturgical material

A new translation of the foundation texts of the Zoroastrian religion, the Gathas (songs) composed by Zoraster himself, together with the Liturgy in seven chapters composed shortly after his death some 2600 years ago. After a substantial introduction to Zoroaster's religious thought, West presents the translations with facing page explanations of the meaning of each verse.

Edited by: M. L. West, M.L. West
Translated by: M. L. West
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 258g
ISBN: 9781350127463
ISBN 10: 1350127469
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 11 July 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Note on the pronunciation of Avestan words and names Introduction The Hymns of Zoroaster The First Gatha (Yasna 28-34) The Second Gatha (Yasna 43-46) The Third Gatha (Yasna 47-50) The Fourth Gatha (Yasna 51) The Fifth Gatha (Yasna 53) The Liturgy in Seven Chapters Notes on the Text Bibliography

M. L. West is an Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and a Fellow of the British Academy. From 1974-91 he was Professor of Greek at Royal Holloway, University of London. His many books include The Orphic Poems (1983), An Introduction to Greek Metre (1987), Ancient Greek Music (1992) and Indo-European Poetry and Myth (2007).