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Adosht

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Persian mythology, was a sacred, rough stone, about half a foot high, which was used in the fire temples of the ancient Guebres i.e. fire- worshippers, so called because. they do not pray directly to fire, but pray only in the presence of fire.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Adosht'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/adosht.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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