Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells, Volume 1

Name: Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells, Volume 1
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ISBN: 9780226044477

ISBN-10: 0226044475

ISBN-13: 9780226044477

Edition: 2nd 1992 (Reprint)

Authors: Hans Dieter Betz, Hans D. Betz

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"The Greek magical papyri" is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century B.C. to the fifth century A.D. Containing a fresh translation of the Greek papyri, as well as Coptic and Demotic texts, this new translation has been brought up to date and is now the most comprehensive collection of this literature, and the first ever in English. The Greek Magical Papyri in Transition is an invaluable resource for scholars in a wide variety of fields, from the history of religions to the classical languages and literatures, and it will fascinate those with a general interest in the occult and the history of magic. "One of…

Book details

List price: $46.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication date: 1/1/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 406
Size: 7.01" wide x 10.00" long x 0.87" tall
Weight: 2.002
Language: English



Preface to the Second Edition


Preface


Table of Spells


List of Papyri in Preisendanz


List of New Papyri Not in Preisendanz


Note on Editions


Explanation of References and Textual Signs


Abbreviations of Periodicals, Series Titles, and General Reference Works


Abbreviations of Major Titles Used in This Volume


Introduction to the Greek Magical Papyri Hans



Introduction to the Demotic Magical Papyri



Translations, with Notes


Glossary


Appendix: Supplemental


Bibliography