[PDF] Egyptian Magic Illustrated eBook

Author : Maarten J. Raven
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Page : 209 pages
File Size : 35,50 MB
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9774165322

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The ancient Egyptians were firmly convinced of the importance of magic, which was both a source of supernatural wisdom and a means of affecting one's own fate. The gods themselves used it for creating the world, granting mankind magical powers as an aid to the struggle for existence. Magic formed a link between human beings, gods, and the dead. Magicians were the indispensable guardians of the god-given cosmic order, learned scholars who were always searching for the Magic Book of Thoth, which could explain the wonders of nature. Egyptian Magic, illustrated with wonderful and mysterious objects from European and Egyptian museum collections, describes how Egyptian sorcerers used their craft to protect the weakest members of society, to support the gods in their fight against evil, and to imbue the dead with immortality, and explores the arcane systems and traditions of the occult that governed this well-organized universe of ancient Egypt.

Author : E a Wallis Budge
Publisher :
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,25 MB
Release : 2020-10-10
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A study of the remains of the native religious literature of ancient Egypt which have come down to us has revealed the fact that the belief in magic, that is to say, in the power of magical names, and ..

Author : E. A. Wallis Budge
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 23,51 MB
Release : 2016-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0785832866

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Explore the impact of magic on ancient Egyptian civilization. Sir Wallis Budge (1857 - 1934) explains magic, mystic artifacts, and their applications.

Author : E. A. Wallis Budge
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 21,61 MB
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 3849641295

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A study of the remains of the native religious literature of ancient Egypt which have come down to us has revealed the fact that the belief in magic, that is to say, in the power of magical names, and spells, and enchantments, and formulæ, and pictures, and figures, and amulets, and in the performance of ceremonies accompanied by the utterance of words of power, to produce supernatural results.

Author : Christina Riggs
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,97 MB
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0500052123

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An entertaining and informative introduction to how ancient Egyptians practiced magic in their daily lives. In the ancient world, if you needed a love charm, wanted to contact your dead wife, or needed the ability to fly like a bird, the magicians of Egypt were the ones who could make it happen. In Ancient Egyptian Magic, Christina Riggs explores how the Egyptians thought about magic, who performed it and why, and also helps readers understand why we’ve come to think of ancient Egypt in such a mystical way. Readers will learn how to cure scorpion bites, discover why you might want to break the legs off your stuffed hippopotamus toy, and uncover whether mummies really can come back to life. Readers can also learn how to save a fortune on pregnancy tests—urinating on barley grains will answer that question— as well as how to use the next street parade to predict the future or ensure that an annoying neighbor gets his comeuppance. Was magic harmless fun, heartfelt hope, or something darker? Featuring demons, dream interpreters, the Book of the Dead, and illustrations from tomb paintings and papyrus scrolls, Riggs breathes new life into ancient magic and uses early texts and images to illuminate the distinctions between magic, religion, and medicine.

Author : E. A. Wallis Budge
Publisher : Ssel
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 17,63 MB
Release : 2021-04-22
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IN the first volume of this series an attempt was made to set before the reader a statement of the ideas and beliefs which the ancient Egyptians held in respect of God, the "gods," the Judgment, the Resurrection, and Immortality; in short, to sketch in brief outline much of what was beautiful, and noble, and sublime in their religion. The "magic" of the Egyptians was of two kinds: (1) that which was employed for legitimate purposes and with the idea of benefiting either the living or the dead, and (2) that which was made use of in the furtherance of nefarious plots and schemes and was intended to bring calamities upon those against whom it was directed. We have now to describe briefly the principal means upon which the Egyptians relied for working magic, that is to say, magical stones or amulets, magical figures, magical pictures and formulæ, magical names, magical ceremonies, etc., and such portions of the Book of the Dead as bear upon these subjects generally. This Premium Edition includes: . An Easy to Read Layout making reading comfortable . Illustrations and engravings . More than 150 footnotes

Author : E. A. Wallis Budge
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 36,49 MB
Release : 2012-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0486156834

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DIVAll that is known about magic in ancient Egypt: powerful amulets to ward off evil spirits, scarabs of immortality, wax images, formulas and spells, the secret name, much more. /div

Author : Jonathan Dee
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,70 MB
Release : 2005-08
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ISBN : 9781402731129

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Here, on sumptuously illustrated, colorful pages of traditional art and hieroglyphs, appear the spells, rites, fortune-telling systems, and talismans of the goddess Isis--narrated as if in her own voice. All these techniques for divine magic are based on authentic sources, and cover topics close to everyone's heart: the path to health and good fortune; repelling the evil eye; the virtues of amulets and talismans; incantations to end feuding; and recipes for elixirs of seduction. Predict the future through the Omen of the Flame, the Egyptian zodiac, and the Cairo Calendar of Auspicious Days. Fact panels and myths provide additional information on the background of each enchantment, and on ancient Egyptian life. A Selection of the One Spirit Book Club.