Blackwell Ancient Religions. Magic in the ancient Greek world, Derek Collins. p. cm. - (Blackwell ancient religions).

Blackwell Ancient Religions. Ancient religious practice and belief are at once fascinating and alien for twenty-rst-century readers. There was no Bible, no creed, no xed set of beliefs. Rather, ancient religion was characterized by extraordinary diversity in belief and ritual. This distance means that modern readers need a guide to ancient religious experience. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978–1– 4051–3238–1 (hardcover: alk. paper)-ISBN 978–1–4051–3239–8 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Magic, Greek.

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

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. Examines the central role of magic in Greek life. Download (pdf, . 3 Mb) Donate Read

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

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. Was it down to mere superstition? 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.

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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.

Derek Collins, Magic in the Ancient Greek World: Oxford, Blackwell Publishing, 2008, XIV + 207 . 23 cm ( Blackwell Ancient Religions ), 60 €.

Derek Collins, Magic in the Ancient Greek World Oxford, Blackwell Publishing, 2008, XIV + 207 . 23 cm ("Blackwell Ancient Religions"), 60 â?¬. by Carine Van Liefferinge By the same author. Revue de l’histoire des religions. Derek Collins, Magic in the Ancient Greek World: Oxford, Blackwell Publishing, 2008, XIV + 207 . 23 cm ( Blackwell Ancient Religions ), 60 . .Revue de l’histoire des religions, volume 227,(2), 252-253.

Magic in the Ancient Greek World Derek Collins. Blackwell ancient religions) Includes bibliographical references and index. Religion in the Roman Empire James B. Rives. ISBN 978-1-4051-2089-0 (hardcover : alk. Tombs–Egypt.

This book is not just about ancient Greek divination. This section alone is worth the price of the book, and yet the book has so much more to offer.

Author Derek Collins. Publication Year 2008. Publisher Wiley-Blackwell.