Witches, whores, and sorcerers [electronic resource] : the concept of evil in early Iran / by Satnam Mendoza Forrest ; with contributions by Prods Oktor Skj�rv�.

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Forrest, Satnam Mendoza

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Publication details: Austin : University of Texas Press, c2011.Edition: 1st edDescription: x, 231 pISBN:

9780292726871 (cloth alk. paper)
9780292735408 (e-book)

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295/.5 22

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BL1590.G66 F67 2011eb

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Contents:

The Avesta and its translation / by Prods Oktor Skj�rv� -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. The study of an ancient tradition -- 2. The Iranians and their literature -- 3. Magic and the magi -- 4. General concepts of evil in the Avesta -- 5. "Naturally" occurring evils -- 6. Sorcerers, witches, whores, and menstruating women -- 7. The evil eye, corpse-abusing criminals, demon worshippers, and friends -- 8. Exorcistic and apotropaic rituals -- 9. Structure of Avestan incantations -- 10. Uses for Avestan incantations -- 11. Exorcisms -- 12. Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- General index -- Index of verses.

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