Witches, whores, and sorcerers [electronic resource] : the concept of evil in early Iran / by Satnam Mendoza Forrest ; with contributions by Prods Oktor Skjærvø.

The Avesta and its translation / by 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
General index
Index of verses.