| Egyptian Magic Contributor(s): Budge, E. a. Wallis (Author), Budge, Ernest Alfred Wallis (Author), Budge, Ernest A. Wallis (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596052155 ISBN-13: 9781596052154 Publisher: Cosimo Classics OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Magick Studies - Literary Collections - History | Ancient - Egypt |
| Dewey: 133.430 |
| LCCN: 2005284225 |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 5" W x 8" (0.62 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this classic work, first published in 1899, one of the most prolific Egyptologists of the Victorian era offers his renowned insight into the magical power names, spells, and talismans held for the ancient Egyptians. How did beliefs that predated the worship of deities come to become associated with controlling gods and goddesses? How did magical amulets ward off evil spirits? What role did scarabs serve in bestowing immortality? The writings of E.A. Wallis Budge are considered somewhat controversial today because of his use of an archaic system of translation, but useful illustrations and an abundance of information make them necessary works for students of ancient civilizations as well as those of the evolution of historical study. This entertaining overview of the connection between religion and magic in ancient Egypt remain a vital resource today. SIR E.A. WALLIS BUDGE (1857-1934) was curator of Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities at the British Museum form 1894 to 1924. Among his many works of translation and studies of ancient Egyptian religion and ritual is his best-known project, The Egyptian Book of the Dead. |