Civilization of the Eastern Iranians in Ancient Times: With an Introduction on the Avesta Religion

Language: - English, About The Book: "Civilization of the Eastern Iranians in Ancient Times" comprises two volumes. Volume One delves into ancient Avestan culture and beliefs, covering ethnography, rituals, moral culture, and economic practices. It introduces foundational concepts like Ahura Mazda and Amesha Spenta, providing a comprehensive understanding of Avestan society. Volume Two explores Avestan society's organizational structure, focusing on state, laws, military affairs, and professions like the priesthood and warriors. It discusses the origins of the Avesta and includes insights into figures like Gushtasp and Zoroaster, along with Iranian art. This volume offers a detailed examination of Avestan civilization's societal framework, legal systems, and cultural context, providing valuable insights into the ancient Eastern Iranian civilization. About The Author: Wilhelm Ludwig Geiger (1856–1943) was a German Orientalist known for his expertise in Indo-Iranian languages, Iranian and Sri Lankan history, and Pali and Sinhala languages. Renowned for critical editions and translations of texts like Mahāvaṃsa, Cūlavaṃsa, and Pali literature, he also contributed to ancient Iranian studies. Geiger's early works focused on Iranian history, archaeology, and philology. The Title 'Civilization of the Eastern Iranians in Ancient Times: With an Introduction on the Avesta Religion written/authored/edited by DR. Wilhelm Geiger', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362805706 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 632 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Civilization. Size of the book is 3.34 x 11.59 cms Vol: Volume 2 Vols. Set