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This book is a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the Avestan language, the language of the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism. The book compares Avesta with Sanskrit, another ancient Indo-European language and provides an introduction to the history, literature, and religion of the Avesta. The book is an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the comparative study of Indo-European languages and the history and culture of ancient Iran.
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