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Available
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Collection
Publication
Warburg Institute (1986), Hardcover, 397 pages
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 publication date
c. 1000 Arabic (original)
c. 1250 Latin translation [1250]
c. 1250 Spanish translation [1250]
ISBN
0854810692 / 9780854810697
Other editions
The Picatrix (Sloane MS 3679) by al-Magriti (Paper Book)
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