Magic in the Ancient World

Author : Fritz Graf,Franklin Philip

Paperback

Published : Friday 15 October 1999

ISBN : 9780674541535

Price : €37.38

Description

Ancient Greeks and Romans often turned to magic to achieve personal goals. Magical rites were seen as a route for direct access to the gods, for material gain and for spiritual satisfaction. In this fascinating survey of magical beliefs and practices from the sixth century BCE through late antiquity, Fritz Graf sheds new light on ancient religion.

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