Witches, Whores, and Sorcerers : The Concept of Evil in Early Iran.
Forrest, S. K. Mendoza.
Witches, Whores, and Sorcerers : The Concept of Evil in Early Iran. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (246 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- The Avesta and Its Translation (Prods Oktor Skjærvø) -- 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 -- Index.
No detailed description available for "Witches, Whores, and Sorcerers".
9780292735408
Avesta--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Good and evil--Religious aspects--Zoroastrianism.
Electronic books.
BL1590
295.5
Witches, Whores, and Sorcerers : The Concept of Evil in Early Iran. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (246 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- The Avesta and Its Translation (Prods Oktor Skjærvø) -- 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 -- Index.
No detailed description available for "Witches, Whores, and Sorcerers".
9780292735408
Avesta--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Good and evil--Religious aspects--Zoroastrianism.
Electronic books.
BL1590
295.5