Magic in the Ancient Greek World

Magic in the Ancient Greek World
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9780470695722
ISBN-13 : 0470695722
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Book Synopsis Magic in the Ancient Greek World by : Derek Collins

Download or read book Magic in the Ancient Greek World written by Derek Collins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Was it down to mere superstition? Did the subject need to believe in order for it to have an effect? Focuses on detailed case studies of individual types of magic Examines the central role of magic in Greek life


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