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x, 231 p. 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. by Satnam Mendoza Forrest ; with contributions by Prods Oktor Skj�rv�. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2012. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Criticism, interpretation, etc Good and evil Religious aspects Zoroastrianism BL1590.G66 F67 2011eb 295/.5 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10519722 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10519722 CaPaEBR 110207 ebr10519722