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Avesta and Zand

artifact item Origin / Domain: Iran Allegiance: divine

Epic Lore & Biography

The sacred Zoroastrian scriptures (Avesta) and their commentary (Zand), used by ancient Iranians to seal solemn oaths. Sabak of Jahrom brought forth the Avesta and Zand before Ardashir to swear a holy vow of fidelity.

Shahnameh Distichs Featuring this Entity (3)

که گر نیستی اندر استا و زند / فرستاده را زینهار از گزند
“'For were it not that the holy Avesta and Zand forbid harm to ambassadors,'”
Goshtasp • Daqiqi's Verse: Goshtasp's Fierce Reply to Arjasp and the Threat of War بیت #23759
به خورشید و ماه و به استا و زند / که دل را نرانی به راه گزند
“'By the sun, the moon, the Avesta and Zand, I swear: drive not thy heart onto the path of harm!'”
Esfandyar • Dawn of the Clash: Rostam's Offer of Riches and Esfandiyar's Stubborn Demand for Bonds بیت #27256
بیامد بیاورد استا و زند / چنین گفت کز کردگار بلند
“He brought forth the Avesta and Zand and declared: 'By the Exalted Creator...'”
Ashkanian • The Alliance of Sabak of Jahrom and the Pursuit of Bahman to Istakhr بیت #31337
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