Avestan Lexicon
DownloadAvestan Lexicon is a comprehensive offline application designed for reading the Avesta and studying the Avestan language, the sacred tongue of Zoroastrianism. With this app, you can explore the entire corpus of the Avesta without needing an internet connection. It includes clear texts of Yasna, Gathas of Zarathustra, Vispered, Vendidad, Yasts, and the Khordeh Avesta, along with fragments.
Each verse is displayed in Roman transliteration, the original Din Dabireh script (Avestan font), and an English translation, making it easy to compare texts side by side. The app features a live dictionary where you can search thousands of Avestan words with translations, definitions, grammatical notes, and etymological details. The search function is diacritic-insensitive, allowing you to type 'asa' and find 'aṣ̌a' without worrying about the correct accents.
You can tap any word in a verse to instantly see its meaning. Designed for learning, the app allows you to browse the dictionary alphabetically from A to Z or search in Avestan or English. It offers curated collections of words grouped by themes, a word of the day, and a verse of the day.
You can bookmark verses and words to pick up where you left off, all while enjoying a clean, book-like font that is perfect for extended reading. Fully offline and completely private, the entire dictionary and library of sacred texts are included within the app. No account creation or login is required, ensuring an ad-free and tracking-free experience.
Everything you read or search remains on your device, making the app ideal for use on airplanes, in archives, or anywhere without signal. Avestan Lexicon is invaluable for students, scholars, Zoroastrians, and anyone interested in one of the world's oldest religious traditions.
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