Asāṭīr va farhang-i Īrānī dar nivishtahʹhā-yi Pahlavī

This book is praised for its unique approach, being one of the few to directly utilize Pahlavi texts for the study of Iranian mythology. Reviewers appreciate the successful selection of content, with the first half comprising a collection of the translator's articles, complete with original Pahlavi texts, their translations, and accompanying explanations. The second half is particularly lauded for its detailed explanations of proper nouns and specific terms related to the Zoroastrian religion and its rituals, a feature considered rare and exceptionally well-executed.

However, these significant strengths are unfortunately undermined by considerable sloppiness and a lack of proper editing. Many special words marked in the text for further explanation are noted to be missing their corresponding descriptions. The book suffers from poor readability due to inconsistent presentation of specific terminology, and it appears to have gone to print without basic proofreading or an effort to unify the varied spellings of key terms. This makes accessing the valuable information within the book unnecessarily challenging for the reader.

Despite its significant organizational and editorial shortcomings, the book is considered a valuable reference for those interested in Zoroastrianism and Iranian mythology. However, readers should be prepared to exert considerable effort to navigate its flaws and extract the desired information. It would appeal most to dedicated scholars or serious enthusiasts who are willing to overlook substantial structural imperfections for the sake of its unique content and the depth of its engagement with Pahlavi texts.