Picatrix: a medieval treatise on astral magic (Magic in History Series)

by Maslamah ibn Aḥmad al-Majrīṭī

Other authorsDan Attrell (Editor,), David Porreca (Editor,)
Paper Book, 2019

Status

Available

Call number

133.4/3

Collection

Publication

University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2019]

Description

"An English translation, with accompanying introduction, commentary, and notes, of the medieval treatise on astrological magic known as Picatrix, a guide for constructing magical talismans, mixing magical compounds, summoning planetary spirits, and determining astrological conditions"--Provided by publisher.

User reviews

LibraryThing member ritaer
This is an extremely dense work. Helps to understand the mindset of Medieval magicians, but not a practical guide to actual workings, IMO>

Language

Original language

Arabic

Original publication date

c. 1000 Arabic (original)
c. 1250 Latin translation [1250]
c. 1250 Spanish translation [1250]

ISBN

9780271082127

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