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Ancient Egyptian Magic
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Ancient Egyptian Magic
An entertaining introduction to the ways ancient Egyptians practised magic in their daily lives.
An entertaining introduction to the ways ancient Egyptians practised magic in their daily lives.
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In the ancient world, the magicians of Egypt were considered the best. But was magic harmless fun, heartfelt hope, or something darker? Whether you needed a love charm, a chat with your dead wife, or the ability to fly like a bird, an Egyptian magician had just the thing.
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, magical way in the first place.
Ancient Egyptian Magic takes Egyptian magic seriously, using ancient texts and images to tackle the blurry distinctions between magic, religion, and medicine. Along the way, readers will learn how to cure scorpion bites, why you might want to break the legs off your stuffed hippopotamus toy, and whether mummies really can come back to life.
Readers will also (if so inclined) be able to save a fortune on pregnancy tests by simply urinating on barley seeds, and learn how to use the next street parade to predict the future—or ensure that annoying neighbour gets his comeuppance.
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Ancient Egyptian Magic by Christina Riggs is described as a lively and engaging read that offers an insightful glimpse into the concerns and beliefs of ancient Egyptian culture, according to a review in Minerva. BBC History Revealed finds the content enchanting, indicating that the book captivates readers with its exploration of ancient practices.
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ISBN: 9780500052129
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 March 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 67 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Christina Riggs is chair in the history of visual culture, Durham University, and a fellow of All Souls College, University of Oxford. She is the author of six books, including Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture: A Very Short Introduction. She writes for a range of newspapers and magazines and has appeared in radio and TV shows for the BBC, National Geographic, and the History Channel.
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