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First created June 26, 1995 by J. Peterson.
Purpose is to share e-Texts which I have personally found useful to have in searchable format
First version included Geldner’s text of Avesta (transliterated into html), Darmesteter/Mills translation, and Denkard Book 7.
Over the years has added the bulk of Pahlavi texts, Old Persian texts, and full text of books by Dhalla, Modi, Drower, and others.
Expanded to include “what every Second Grader should know” for more general audience, as well as info on rituals, calendar, resources, etc.
Also now has text of Avesta in Avestan and transcription fonts developed by Dr. Malandra at University of Minnesota. Articles and scans of rare books have been contributed by people worldwide.
Policy is to avoid modern controversies, and my own opinions, as much as possible on this website. My intent is to let the original sourceworks speak for themselves, and not act as a spokesman for the community

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