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Magic in the Ancient Greek World (Blackwell Ancient Religions)

By Derek Collins

Book information

Publisher
Blackwell Publishing
Year
2008
ISBN
1405132388, 9781405132381, 9781405132398
LCC
BF1591 .C57 2008
Open Library ID
OL18495690M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1202111 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Ancient Religions
Edition
1
Pages
222\222
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Original and comprehensive, Magic in the Ancient Greek World takes the reader inside both the social imagination and the ritual reality that made magic possible in ancient Greece. Explores the widespread use of spells, drugs, curse tablets, and figurines, and the practitioners of magic in the ancient world Uncovers how magic worked. Was it down to mere superstition? Did the subject need to believe in order for it to have an effect? Focuses on detailed case studies of individual types of magic Examines the central role of magic in Greek life

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