yasna

/ˈjɑːsnə/ or /ˈjɑːsnɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A ritual of ancient Persian fire worship, also referring to the sacred place where the ritual takes place, or to the priest who performs the ritual.

“The archaeologists discovered evidence of a yasna ceremony in the ancient temple.”

2. proper noun

A specific yasna ceremony, especially in the context of Zoroastrianism.

“The Yasna ceremony was performed to appease the gods.”

Synonyms

  • fire worship
  • sacred ritual

Antonyms

  • blasphemous act
  • ritual sacrifice