Through a glass darkly: magic, dreams & prophecy in ancient Egypt

by Kasia Maria Szpakowska (Editor)

Other authorsJohn Baines
Paper Book, 2006

Status

Available

Call number

299/.3132

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Publication

Swansea : Oakville, CT : Classical Press of Wales ; Distributed in the US by David Brown Book Co., 2006.

Description

Magic, dreams and prophecy played important roles in ancient Egypt, as in other Mediterranean societies. Scholars are now approaching the whole topic of divination in antiquity with greatly enhanced attention. In this volume eminent international specialists come together to explore the practice, logic and psychology of divination among ancient Egyptians.

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Physical description

xiv, 274 p.; 24 cm

ISBN

9781905125081
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