Mehr zum Titel: | 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. |