This text describes how killing a holy hedgehog results in extirpation of the soul for nine generations. This text was originally split into 21 sections called nasks, corresponding to the 21 words of one mantra. A repeated description of a god “who is all death” in one part of this text describes Winter as an “evil creation.” This text’s name is often coupled with its Zend commentaries, with which it is often conflated. The sin of burying corpses is described as “unforgivable” in one part of this text called the Vendidad. One of the only sections of this larger work credited to its central prophet are the Gathas, in which the daēvas are minor evil gods loyal to Angra Mainyu who work against Ahura Mazdā. For 10 points, name this central text of Zoroastrianism. ■END■
ANSWER: Avesta [accept Zend-Avesta; prompt on Vendidad or Gathas until read]
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