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Egyptian Magic

Egyptian Magic

Budge, E. a. Wallis

Hardcover

OccultAncient EgyptFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1161364773
ISBN13: 9781161364774
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 254
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.63 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Egyptian Magic is a comprehensive book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and writer who was a curator at the British Museum. The book explores the ancient Egyptian beliefs and practices related to magic, including spells, rituals, and amulets. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the Egyptian concept of magic and its role in their society. It also discusses the different types of magic, such as sympathetic magic and divination, and the tools and ingredients used in magic rituals.The second part of the book delves into the various spells and incantations used by the ancient Egyptians. These include spells for protection, healing, love, and fertility, as well as spells for controlling animals and the elements.The third part of the book focuses on the use of amulets in Egyptian magic. It describes the different types of amulets and their functions, such as protection from evil spirits and ensuring a successful afterlife.Throughout the book, Budge provides translations of ancient Egyptian texts and spells, along with commentary and analysis. He also includes illustrations of Egyptian artifacts and amulets related to magic.Egyptian Magic is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian culture and religion, as well as those interested in the history of magic and the occult.1901. Contents: antiquity of magical practices in Egypt; magical stones or amulets; magical figures; magical pictures and formulas, spells, etc.; magical names; magical ceremonies; demoniacal possession, dreams, ghosts, lucky and unlucky days, horoscopes, prognostications, transformations and the worship of animals. Over 20 illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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