Ancient Egyptian Magic: Spells, Incantations, Potions, Stories, and Rituals

Bob Brier


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4.00 · 3 ratings · 320 pages · Published: 01 Jan 1980

Ancient Egyptian Magic: Spells, Incantations, Potions, Stories, and Rituals by Bob Brier
Ancient Egyptian Magic is the first authoritative modern work on the occult practices that pervaded all aspects of life in ancient Egypt. Based on fascinating archaeological discoveries, it includes everything from how to write your name in hieroglyphs to the proper way to bury a king, as well as:


Tools and training of magicians


Interpreting dreams


Ancient remedies for headaches, cataracts, and indigestion


Wrapping a mummy


Recipes for magic potions and beauty creams


Explanations of amulets and pyramid power


A spell to entice a lover


A fortune-telling calendar
These subjects and many more will appeal to everyone interested in Egyptology, magic, parapsychology, and the occult; or ancient religions and mythology.

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