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What is the sacred writing of Zoroastrianism?
A
torah
B
Koran
C
bible
D
Avesta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Khordah Avesta (’small Avesta’) contains prayers, hymns and invocations recited by priests and lay people in daily worship.

Detailed explanation-2: -Avesta, also called Zend-avesta, sacred book of Zoroastrianism containing its cosmogony, law, and liturgy, the teachings of the prophet Zarathushtra (Zoroaster). The extant Avesta is all that remains of a much larger body of scripture, apparently Zarathushtra’s transformation of a very ancient tradition.

Detailed explanation-3: -The earliest section of the Avesta is the Gathas – hymns to Ahura Mazda which are thought to have been composed by Zoroaster.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Yasna, including the Zoroastrian liturgy and the Gathas. The Visperad, a long liturgical text supplementing the Yasna. The Vendidad, composed of both myths and the Zoroastrian priestly code. The Yashts, or hymns dedicated to various divinities and features of the world. More items •08-Feb-2023

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