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Ancient Pathways and Hidden Pursuits: Religion, Morals, and Magic in the Ancient World
"Ancient Pathways and Hidden Pursuits collects essays by classicist Georg Luck, published over the years in periodicals and handbooks. They deal with the various aspects of Greco-Roman life and thought, especially with religious beliefs, occult…
The Queen's Conjurer: The Science and Magic of Dr. John Dee, Adviser to Queen Elizabeth I
Although his accomplishments were substantial--he became a trusted confidante to Queen Elizabeth I, inspired the formation of the British Empire, plotted voyages to the New World--John Dee's story has been largely lost to history. Beyond the…
Magic in Ancient Egypt
Examines the connections between myth and magic and the deities who had special magical importance. Discusses the techniques of magic, its practitioners, and the surviving magical texts, as well as the objects that were used in magic.