Ancient Egyptian Magic
a hands-on guide
$29.60
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
25 March 2020
Summary
Unveiling the Mysteries: A Journey into Ancient Egyptian Magic
In the ancient world, Egyptian magicians were renowned as the best. But was their magic mere entertainment, genuine hope, or something more sinister? Whether you sought a love charm, a conversation with a deceased spouse, or the ability to soar like a bird, an Egyptian magician had the solution. Christina Riggs delves into the Egyptian understanding of magic, exploring who practiced it and their motivations. She also she…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500052129 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0500052123 |
| Author: | Christina Riggs |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 25 March 2020 |
| Weight: | 440g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
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‘Lively and engaging … gives an insightful glimpse of what preyed on ancient Egyptian minds’ - Minerva‘Enchanting stuff’ - BBC History Revealed
About The Author
Christina Riggs
Christina Riggs is chair in the history of visual culture, Durham University, and a fellow of All Souls College, University of Oxford. She is the author of six books, including Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture: A Very Short Introduction. She writes for a range of newspapers and magazines and has appeared in radio and TV shows for the BBC, National Geographic, and the History Channel.
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