The Leyden Papyrus: An Egyptian Magical Book

by F. LI. Griffith (Editor)

Other authorsHerbert Thompson (Editor)
Paperback, 1974

Status

Available

Call number

932

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Publication

Dover Publications (1974), Edition: New Ed, 207 pages

Description

First complete translation of crucial 3rd-century A.D. manuscript of Egyptian magic, medicine. 15-foot roll of papyrus reveals spells, incantations, aphrodisiacs, invoking various gods. Probably compilation of practicing Egyptian sorcerer. Transliteration of demotic included.

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LibraryThing member simondyda
Original Egyptian and Greek with English translation, this later Egyptian grimoire provides an invaluable insight into the occult practices and beliefs of an Egyptian sorcerer.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1904

Physical description

vii; 205 p.; 8.5 inches

ISBN

0486229947 / 9780486229942

UPC

800759229949

Local notes

MJW

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