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Witches, whores, and sorcerers

by Forrest, Satnam Mendoza.

Additional authors: Skj�rv�, Prods O. | ebrary, Inc.

Edition statement:1st ed. Published by : University of Texas Press, (Austin :) Physical details: x, 231 p.

Subject(s): Avesta -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. | Good and evil -- Religious aspects -- Zoroastrianism. | Electronic books.

Year: 2011

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2012. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

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