This is the recording of my Thoth & Maat lecture #20: How and Why Does Graeko-Egyptian Magic work? – The ideas underlying Graeko-Egyptian Ritual Practice.…
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Video (lecture): Voces Magicae – From Ancient Sources to Modern Interpretation
In this lecture I show you how “voces magicae” were actually understood and used in ancient Graeco-Egyptian magic, and I introduce to you 31 original…
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Ancient Amulet for Healing Eyes
In ancient Graeko-Egyptian magic, gems were used as amulets for a wide variety of purposes. Seen here is a rare attestation for healing eyes. The…
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The Berlin “Hymn to Ptah”
pBerlin 3048, New Kingdom, Ramesside Period, 19th Dynasty, ca. 1.295 – 1.186 B.C. Worshipping Ptah, father of the gods, Ta-tenen, eldest of the originals, at…
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Thoth
In ancient Egyptian belief, Thoth is an incredibly complex and powerful deity. Here is a brief overview of his main roles: Thoth is the primordial…
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What are the Greek Magical Papyri (PGM)? – Invitation to the WATB-Podcast on YouTube by Jason Anderson
Where: Podcast “WATB – We Are Being Transformed” on YouTube – By Jason Anderson Topic: What are the Greek Magical Papyri (PGM)? When: March 2023…
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Ablanathanalba & Akrammachamarei
Modern scholarship still sticks to the use of the incorrect term “voces magicae” (magic sounds or magic words) for what ancient authors and practitioners referred…
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Ancient Magic Gem Engraved with Eros and „Voces Magicae“
The gem is engraved with a depiction of Eros riding on a lion on the front side and with an inscription on the back side.…
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Apotropaic Prayer for Orchards, Vineyards, Fields …
Bronze tablet, second century, 8 × 13.4 cm, found at Avignon, France A small number of spells for protecting various kinds of prepared ground –…
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Unique Ancient Egyptian Limestone Dice With Deities
Unique limestone dice incised with the names of six major ancient Egyptian deities: Horus, Osiris, Isis, Nepthys, Hor-Duat, Hathor H: 3.3 cm, 62.99 g, Ptolemaic…
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