This is the first book in any language to analyse the Graeco-Egyptian Magical papyri in terms of the actual techniques used by Graeco-Egyptian magicians, utilising their own (Greek) terminology for the types of magic they used. Stephen Skinner holds a Ph.D in Classics, and has grouped together rites, according to their Greek headwords, making it much easier to understand the intentions, implements and procedures of the original magicians, from their point of view, rather than that of later commentators. 42 Illustrations and 61 detailed Tables. 978-0-956828569
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General readers with an interest in magic in antiquity, Graeco-Egyptian magic or Egyptology. Academic readers in Classics and history of magic.
