Also sprach Zarathustra: Exploring Avestan language and culture in Episode 8 of "Dingo"

In this episode of the #"Dingo" podcast, we delve into another branch of the Iranian language family: Avestan. We'll examine the historical period during which this language was prevalent, its geographical distribution, and its grammatical structure and composition. Additionally, we'll discuss the culture of the Avestan people.

Produced by: Mani Parsa

In collaboration with: Shahriar Siami

منابع/Sources:

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لغتنامه دهخدا، مدخل ارتشتار. به نقل از ایران در زمان ساسانیان، نوشته کریستنسن ص ۸۱.

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Gray, Louis H. 1927. The “Ahurian” and “Daevian” Vocabularies in the Avesta.

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