William Dwight Whitney
Atharva-veda means "the Veda of the Atharvan" or "the Knowledge of Magic Formulas". The great importance of the Atharva-veda Samhita lies in the fact that it is an invaluable source of knowledge of popular belief as yet uninfluenced by ancient Indian priestly religion. Prefixed to the translation is an elaborate critical and historical introduction.
Religion,Religion,Hinduism
Atharva-Veda-Samhita - Vol. 1&2 (Harvard Oriental Series)