The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells

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Title

The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells

Subject

Magic, Greek -- Early works to 1800
Magic, Egyptian -- Early works to 1800
Incantations -- Early works to 1800
Charms -- Early works to 1800
Manuscripts, Greek (Papyri) -- Translations

Description

"The Greek Magical Papyri" is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century BC to the fifth century AD. This volume contains fresh translations of these and other texts.

Publisher

Chicago : University of Chicago Press

Contributor

edited by Hans Dieter Betz

Format

volumes : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Table Of Contents

V. 1. Texts.

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Original Format

Book

Files

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Citation

“The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells,” Humanities Hub, accessed January 31, 2025, https://humanitieshub.sdsu.edu/omeka/items/show/443.