A Practical Grammar of the Avesta Language: Compared With Sanskrit

Kavasji Edalji Kanga

ISBN 10: 0282987991 / ISBN 13: 9780282987992

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of Avestan grammar, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding the linguistic nuances of this ancient Iranian language. Avestan, closely related to Sanskrit and a precursor to modern Persian, holds immense historical and religious significance as the language of the Zoroastrian scriptures. The author meticulously dissects Avestan grammar, covering topics such as vowels, consonants, euphonic changes, noun and adjective declensions, verb conjugations, numerals, pronouns, and indeclinables. The book explores the formation of nominal bases, compound words, and the intricacies of Avestan's unique features, like the softening of consonants and the insertion of redundant vowels. With its in-depth analysis and clear explanations, this book provides valuable insights into the structure and evolution of the Avestan language. It serves as an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in unraveling the linguistic complexities and historical significance of this ancient Indo-Iranian tongue. By exploring the grammatical framework of Avestan, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the rich cultural heritage and religious traditions preserved within its texts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: A Practical Grammar of the Avesta Language: Compared With Sanskrit
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0282987991
• ISBN 13: 9780282987992
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Learning Foreign Languages

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Excerpt from A Practical Grammar of the Avesta Language: Compared With Sanskrit, With a Chapter on Syntax and a Chapter on the Gâthâ Dialect

Extant. Which. Though good enough as far as they went. Were not marked by any critical knowledge of the grammatical forms. The knowledge.

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