'To lie' between myth and history: some remarks on the meaning of the Old Persian verb duruj- in the light of Avestan mythology
The aim of this paper is to analyze the semantics of the Old Persian verb duruj-, usually translated as ‘to lie’, to deceive’. In order to better understand the semantic nuances and the contextual meanings of the Old Persian verb and to offer a comprehensive – albeit concise – description, this paper is divided into two main sections. The first part is devoted to a brief overview of various cultural-historical aspects starting from Iranian mythology, which – as is known – is closely linked to the world of ritual.