Witches, Whores, and Sorcerers : The Concept of Evil in Early Iran.
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- 9780292735408
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- BL1590
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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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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