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.