Ancient Egyptian Magic: Spells, Incantations, Potions, Stories, and Rituals

Arrived Quickly & in Excellent condition for age of book (from 1980). No tears, folded pages or writing/highlighting. Library copy with some gluing to original cover but in otherwise fantastic shape. Love this book, even had an authentic 1980 smell ;). I would buy from this seller again.Very good information on Ancient Egyptian Magic. Love the author. Great Speaker on The Great Courses! Some info is dated as more has been discovered since then but great foundational work.

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Unlike too many books on Egyptian Magic, this is a real history, which (for me) makes it more wonderful and magical than the numerous fantasy takes on the subject, promising ancient magical secrets. (Considering much of modern Egyptian magical practice is based on misunderstandings incorporated into belief before the deciphering of the hieroglyphs)As in other ancient cultures, the magic does not have to be superimposed with modern fantasies - as magic was central to their beliefs and practices.The immense time scale of Egypt and our cultural distance make any popular history problematic, but the author succeeds without ever becoming boring.

I loved this book. Magic to ancient Egyptians is so diverse and ingrained in daily life from medicine to spells. The book also goes into details of different spells. I found it very fascinating.

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