Forrest, S. K. Mendoza. <br/><br/>
Witches, Whores, and Sorcerers :  The Concept of Evil in Early Iran. 

 - 1st ed. 
 - 1 online resource (246 pages) 
<br/><br/>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. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780292735408 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Avesta--Criticism, interpretation, etc.<br/>Good and evil--Religious aspects--Zoroastrianism.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BL1590 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>295.5