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Gatha|ˈgɑːta|
Also with lower-case initial.
[Zend; = Skr. gāthá song, verse, stanza.]
Any of a number of psalms or versified sermons that form part of the Avesta. Also attrib., esp. with reference to their language. Hence Gathic |ˈgɑːtɪk| a. [cf. F. gathique], of or pertaining to the gathas or the language in which they are written; n., the language itself, being the more archaic form of the Avestic language. Also Gathaic |gɑːˈtɑːɪk| a.
1862M. Haug Ess. Parsees iii. 136 The first Gâtha contains verses, each of which contains 48 syllables. 1867― Old Zand-Pahlavi Gloss. p. xliii, The difference of the Gâtha dialect (gâsânîk) from the common Avesta language is shown in the pronouns of the first and second persons. 1891K. E. Kanga Pract Gram. Avesta Lang. p. iv, The examples, both Avestaic and Gâthâic..are such as are actually met with in the sacred writings. 1902L. H. Mills (title) A dictionary of the Gâthic language of the Zend Avesta. 1910E. C. Sykes Persia 21 The entire copies of the Avesta and Gathas are believed to have been destroyed when Alexander burnt one of the palaces of Persepolis. 1961Times 13 Apr. 14/7 As soon as they see the moon they worship her by chanting a gatha (psalm) in her honour. 1968Language XLIV. i. 2 It is only the Later Avestan form; Gathic instead has..the aorist imperative. |