Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds: A Sourcebook
by Daniel Ogden
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In a culture where the supernatural possessed an immediacy now strange to us, magic was of great importance both in the literary and mythic tradition and in ritual practice. Recently, ancient magic has hit a high in popularity, both as an area of scholarly inquiry and as one of general, popular interest. In Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds Daniel Ogden presents three hundred texts in new translations, along with brief but explicit commentaries. This is the first show more book in the field to unite extensive selections from both literary and documentary sources. Alongside desc show lessTags
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Daniel Ogden is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Exeter.
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- Original publication date
- 2002
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 133.40938 — Philosophy & psychology Parapsychology & occultism Specific topics in parapsychology and occultism Demonology and witchcraft Standard subdivisions History, geographic treatment, biography Ancient World
- LCC
- BF1591 .O335 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Psychology Occult sciences Magic. Hermetics. Necromancy
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- Languages
- English
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