Acknowledgments

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. The avesta and its translation vii
4. Preface ix
5. Acknowledgments xi
6. Introduction 1
7. Chapter one. The Study of an Ancient Tradition 7
8. Chapter tWo. The Iranians and Their Literature 13
9. Chapter 3 Magic and the Magi 21
10. Chapter Four. General Concepts of Evil in the Avesta 29
11. Chapter Five. “Naturally” Occurring Evils 44
12. Chapter six. Sorcerers, Witches, Whores, and Menstruating Women 62
13. Chapter seven. The Evil Eye, Corpse- Abusing Criminals, Demon Worshippers, and Friends 83
14. Chapter eight. Exorcistic and Apotropaic Rituals 113
15. Chapter nine. Structure of Avestan Incantations 137
16. Chapter ten. Uses for Avestan Incantations 151
17. Chapter eleven. Exorcisms 166
18. Chapter twelve. Conclusion 188
19. Notes 195
20. Bibliography 211
21. Index 221