The Long Life of Magical Objects A Study in the Solomonic Tradition |
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| Author:
| Iafrate, Allegra |
| Series title: | Magic in History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-271-08367-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2021 |
| Publisher: | Pennsylvania State University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $86.99 |
Book Description:
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Examines a series of powerful artifacts traditionally associated with King Solomon, largely via extra-canonical textual sources--Solomon's ring, bottles to contain evil forces, the so-called Solomon's knot, a shamir, and a flying carpet--and traces their varying cultural resonances.
Examines a series of powerful artifacts traditionally associated with King Solomon, largely via extra-canonical textual sources--Solomon's ring, bottles to contain evil forces, the so-called Solomon's knot, a shamir, and a flying carpet--and traces their varying cultural resonances.