Only a small fragment of this papyrus scroll is preserved, measuring 16 × 10.5 cm. It is debated among scholars if the content was understood…
View More PGM CXI – The Earliest Known Greek Magical Papyrus?Category: New
Neheb-Kau – An Ancient Egyptian Primordial Snake God, ca. 664-30 B.C., Egypt
Nehebkau is a primordial snake deity. His name means “the one who assigns/equips with Kas”. He is described in ancient Egyptian texts as the lord…
View More Neheb-Kau – An Ancient Egyptian Primordial Snake God, ca. 664-30 B.C., EgyptThe 12 Magic Gems in the Bible and Their Ancient Interpretation
If you are interested in ancient magic gems, their ancient interpretations and assigned powers, this article and the referenced ancient book De Gemmis (About Gems)…
View More The 12 Magic Gems in the Bible and Their Ancient InterpretationMagical Amulet Against Fever – P.Mich.inv. 6666, 3rd century, Egypt
The first two lines of this ancient papyrus artefact are inscribed with the names of the higher powers later addressed in the invocation and a…
View More Magical Amulet Against Fever – P.Mich.inv. 6666, 3rd century, EgyptUpcoming T&M Lecture: Daimons And Their Powers in the Greek Magical Papyri
In my upcoming live online lecture I will introduce to you the daimons in the Greek magical papyri. The focus will be on the questions:…
View More Upcoming T&M Lecture: Daimons And Their Powers in the Greek Magical PapyriReconstructing Ancient Magic & Ancient Magic Signs #1 – Creating Magic Signs in PGM XIII, 1001-1054
I am starting a new monthly live meetup during which we can discuss and reconstruct ritual instructions from the Greek and Egyptian magical papyri together.…
View More Reconstructing Ancient Magic & Ancient Magic Signs #1 – Creating Magic Signs in PGM XIII, 1001-1054Ancient Egyptian Molds for Amulets
Pottery, Egypt, New Kingdom, ca. 1390–1352 B.C. Affordable amulets were made of clay in molds. A single mold could have been used dozens of times…
View More Ancient Egyptian Molds for AmuletsThe Magico-Medical Codex „Ms. 136“
4th-6th century, Egypt, single page size ca. 12.4 x 10.5 cm This ancient magico-medical book originally consisted of eight leaves of which the first is…
View More The Magico-Medical Codex „Ms. 136“Amulet for Stomach Pain and Headache
Michigan Ms. 136, vellum, 4th-6th century, Egypt The seven Greek vowels played an important role in Graeco-Egyptian ritual magic. They were understood as higher powers…
View More Amulet for Stomach Pain and HeadacheUniquely Preserved Love Spell – 3rd-4th century, Egypt
This is the only ancient Greek love spell preserved on linen and it reminds of the scraps of clothes which were used in various rituals.…
View More Uniquely Preserved Love Spell – 3rd-4th century, Egypt