Witches, Whores, and Sorcerers : : The Concept of Evil in Early Iran / / S. K. Mendoza Forrest.
Early Iranians believed evil had to have a source outside of God, which led to the concept of an entity as powerful and utterly evil as God is potent and good. These two forces, good and evil, which have always vied for superiority, needed helpers in this struggle. According to the Zoroastrians, eve...
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- The avesta and its translation
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter one. The Study of an Ancient Tradition
- Chapter tWo. The Iranians and Their Literature
- Chapter 3 Magic and the Magi
- Chapter Four. General Concepts of Evil in the Avesta
- Chapter Five. “Naturally” Occurring Evils
- Chapter six. Sorcerers, Witches, Whores, and Menstruating Women
- Chapter seven. The Evil Eye, Corpse- Abusing Criminals, Demon Worshippers, and Friends
- Chapter eight. Exorcistic and Apotropaic Rituals
- Chapter nine. Structure of Avestan Incantations
- Chapter ten. Uses for Avestan Incantations
- Chapter eleven. Exorcisms
- Chapter twelve. Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index