Ancient Egyptian Magic

by Bob Brier

Paperback, 1980

Status

Available

Call number

133.430932

Tags

Ancient Egyptian Magic, Ancient Mediterranean Magic, Mummies, Pyramids, Egypt, Egyptian Book of the Dead, Magical Statues, Amulets, Oracles, Magical Dreams, Graeco-Roman Magic, Coptic Magic, Spells, Ancient Mediterranean and Fertile Crescent

Genres

Collection

Don

Publication

William Morrow Paperbacks , Paperback, 320 pages

Description

Ancient Egyptian Magic is the first authoritative modern work on the occult practices that pervaded all aspects of life in ancient Egypt. Based on fascinating archaeological discoveries, it includes everything from how to write your name in hieroglyphs to the proper way to bury a king, as well as: Tools and training of magicians Interpreting dreams Ancient remedies for headaches, cataracts, and indigestion Wrapping a mummy Recipes for magic potions and beauty creams Explanations of amulets and pyramid power A spell to entice a lover A fortune-telling calendar These subjects and many more will appeal to everyone interested in Egyptology, magic, parapsychology, and the occult; or ancient religions and mythology.

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Book Description: New York: Morrow 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. size: (8-10"). Very good plus, in a very good dust jacket (in fresh Mylar protector), a solid copy of the scarce hardcover edition. Pages: 322.

Subjects

Magic, Egyptian

Language

English

Physical description

320 p.; 6.02 inches

ISBN

0688007961 / 9780688007966

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