Zend (Noun)
Meaning
An ancient Iranian language.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Gathas were written in the Zend language and contain hymns to various deities.
- The Avesta scriptures are written in a unique script adapted from the Old Persian cuneiform and composed in the Zend language.
- Old Persian cuneiform inscriptions found at Persepolis show close resemblance to the Zend language used in Zoroastrian scriptures.
- Many researchers and scholars are interested in studying the Zend language for a deeper understanding of the Zoroastrian scriptures.
- Due to its similarity to Sanskrit, linguists believe that the Zend language might be closely related to other ancient languages of the Indo-European family.