Witches, whores, and sorcerers : the concept of evil in early Iran / / by Satnam Mendoza Forrest ; with contributions by Prods Oktor Skjrv.
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Forrest, Satnam Mendoza. Witches, whores, and sorcerers [electronic resource] : the concept of evil in early Iran / by Satnam Mendoza Forrest ; with contributions by Prods Oktor Skjrv. 1st ed. Austin : University of Texas Press, c2011. x, 231 p. Includes bibliographical references and index. The Avesta and its translation / by Prods Oktor Skjrv -- 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. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. Avesta Criticism, interpretation, etc. Good and evil Religious aspects Zoroastrianism. Electronic books. Skjrv, Prods O. ProQuest (Firm) https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/oeawat/detail.action?docID=3443571 Click to View |
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Forrest, Satnam Mendoza. Witches, whores, and sorcerers the concept of evil in early Iran / The Avesta and its translation / by Prods Oktor Skjrv -- 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. |
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Witches, whores, and sorcerers [electronic resource] : the concept of evil in early Iran / by Satnam Mendoza Forrest ; with contributions by Prods Oktor Skjrv. |
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Witches, whores, and sorcerers [electronic resource] : the concept of evil in early Iran / by Satnam Mendoza Forrest ; with contributions by Prods Oktor Skjrv. |
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Witches, whores, and sorcerers [electronic resource] : the concept of evil in early Iran / by Satnam Mendoza Forrest ; with contributions by Prods Oktor Skjrv. |
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Witches, whores, and sorcerers the concept of evil in early Iran / |
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2011 |
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x, 231 p. |
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1st ed. |
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The Avesta and its translation / by Prods Oktor Skjrv -- 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. |
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