Edition |
1st ed. |
Description |
x, 231 p. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
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. |
Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
Subject |
Avesta -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Good and evil -- Religious aspects -- Zoroastrianism.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Skjrv, Prods O.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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ISBN |
9780292726871 (cloth alk. paper) |
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9780292735408 (electronic bk.) |
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