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Exploring the intersection of magic and religion in ancient Egypt, this classic work delves into the significance of names, spells, and talismans. It examines how early beliefs evolved into practices aimed at controlling deities, the protective power of magical amulets against evil spirits, and the symbolism of scarabs in the quest for immortality. The insights offered by a prominent Egyptologist of the Victorian era illuminate the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian spirituality and its enduring mysteries.
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Egyptian Magic, E. A. Wallis Budge, Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Egyptian Magic
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2005
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781596052154
- Category
- Myths / Legends
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of magic and religion in ancient Egypt, this classic work delves into the significance of names, spells, and talismans. It examines how early beliefs evolved into practices aimed at controlling deities, the protective power of magical amulets against evil spirits, and the symbolism of scarabs in the quest for immortality. The insights offered by a prominent Egyptologist of the Victorian era illuminate the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian spirituality and its enduring mysteries.