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Avesta, aus dem Grundtexte Ãoebersetzt von F. Spiegel presents a German translation of the Avesta, the primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism. This foundational work offers insights into the religious, philosophical, and cultural traditions of ancient Persia. Translated by F. Spiegel, this edition provides scholars and enthusiasts with access to the core scriptures of one of the world's oldest religions. The Avesta contains hymns, prayers, and narratives that illuminate the Zoroastrian worldview, its ethical teachings, and its understanding of the cosmos. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.