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Magic in the Ancient World

Magic in the Ancient World( )
Author: Graf, Fritz
Translator: Philip, Franklin
Series title:Revealing Antiquity Ser.
ISBN:978-0-674-54153-5
Publication Date:Oct 1999
Publisher:Harvard University Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:AUD $65.95
Book Description:

Ancient Greeks and Romans often turned to magic to achieve personal goals. Magical rites were seen as a route for direct access to the gods, for material gain and for spiritual satisfaction. In this fascinating survey of magical beliefs and practices from the sixth century BCE through late antiquity, Fritz Graf sheds new light on ancient religion.

Book Details
Pages:320
Detailed Subjects: Body, Mind & Spirit / Magick Studies
History / Ancient / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):13.97 x 20.955 x 1.651 cm
Book Weight:0.386 Kilograms



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