Magic in the Ancient World (Revealing Antiquity)

by Franklin Philip (Translator), Fritz Graf (Author), F Graf (Author), Franklin Philip (Translator), Fritz Graf (Author)

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  1999

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  There is widespread evidence of belief in the efficacy of magic in the ancient world. This text aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to ancient magic, surveying magical beliefs and practices from the 6th century BC to late antiquity, describing rites and explaining the theory behind them.