Ancient Egyptian Magic

Informationen zum Autor Bob Brier is a world-famous Egyptologist who has conducted research on pyramids and tombs in fifteen countries. A senior research fellow at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, he is the author of seven books, including The Murder of Tutankhamen , and hosted the Great Egyptian series for the Learning Channel. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. ...

Product details

• Authors: Bob Brier
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.12.1998
• EAN: 9780688007966
• ISBN: 978-0-688-00796-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 232 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Esoterics: general, reference works; Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Religion: general, History of Religion, History of Science, Social and cultural history, Social and cultural anthropology, Middle Eastern history, Religion and beliefs, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Social groups: religious groups and communities, HISTORY: Social History, RELIGION: History, SOCIAL SCIENCE: General, PSYCHOLOGY: History, HISTORY: Ancient / Egypt, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Sociology of Religion, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE: Customs & Traditions, RELIGION: Psychology of Religion