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Gatha
[ gah-tuh, -tah ]
noun
, Zoroastrianism.
- one of several groups of hymns the Gathas forming the oldest part of the Avesta.
Gatha
/ ˈɡɑːtə /
noun
- Zoroastrianism any of a number of versified sermons in the Avesta that are in a more ancient dialect than the rest
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Gatha1
< Avestan gāthā-; cognate with Sanskrit gāthā song
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Gatha1
from Avestan gāthā-; related to Sanskrit gāthā song
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Example Sentences
Gatha; an effeminate fellow who concerns himself in women's business: a Sheela.
From Project Gutenberg
This Gatha or hymn is supposed to be a prayer prescribed by Zoroaster for the teachers of his religion.
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The third Gatha, Yasna 30, may be chosen by way of illustration.
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