About this book
First complete translation of crucial 3rd-century A.D. manuscript of Egyptian magic, medicine. 15-foot roll of papyrus reveals spells, incantations, aphrodisiacs, invoking various gods. Probably compilation of practicing Egyptian sorcerer. Transliteration of demotic included.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL16678232W
Subjects
Egyptian languageAncient HistoryMagicTraditional medicineEgyptian MagicDemotic PapyriManuscripts (papyri)