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Magic and the Classical Tradition: Volume 7 (Warburg Institute Colloquia) - Softcover

 
9780854811311: Magic and the Classical Tradition: Volume 7 (Warburg Institute Colloquia)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0854811311 ISBN 13: 9780854811311
Publisher: Chicago Distribution Center, 2006

Synopsis

The present volume arose from a colloquium on magic and divination intended to apply the study of the history of the classical tradition to the specific area of magic. Magic is interpreted in a very broad sense, and the book includes discussions of Neoplatonic theurgy, Hermetic astrological talismans, the occult activities of oracles and witches, demon-possession, popular beliefs and party tricks. While several articles look at magic in the Graeco-Roman tradition, others deal with practices in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Byzantium and Russia. The emphasis is on showing transmission through time, and across cultural and linguistic borders, and the continuing importance of classical or ancient authorities among writers of more recent periods. Editions of several previously unpublished Latin texts are included.

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Publisher
Chicago Distribution Center
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0854811311
ISBN 13 
9780854811311
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240
Editor
Ryan W F, Burnett Charles