The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells: Texts v. 1

by HDBetz (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  1997

  $43.64

  The Greek magical papyri is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century B.C. to the fifth century A.D.. A comprehensive text, this volume contains a fresh translation of the Greek papyri, as well as Coptic and Demotic texts, the new translation has also been brought up to date.