Egyptian Magic: Spells, Charms and Rituals of Ancient Egypt - Paperback

by Ea Wallis Budge (Author)

Explore the magic, rituals and spiritual beliefs of Ancient Egypt in this fascinating guide, written by renowned Victorian Egyptologist, Sir E. A. Wallis Budge.

For ancient Egyptians, religion and magic were interconnected in a profound way. Spells, amulets, charms, magical names and potions were all ways that they connected with and honored their gods, practiced by everyone from peasants to priests. This classic work outlines the magical practices of the Egyptian people, including sections on magical ceremonies, dreams, ghosts, astrology and words of power.

This illuminating study offers wonderful insight into spirituality and magic in the ancient Egyptian world.

Author Biography

Sir Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge (1857-1934) was a renowned Egyptologist who worked at the British Museum in London and made significant contributions to the Museum's collections of cuneiform tablets and papyri as a result of his many trips to the Near East. He was a prolific author who contributed much to the study of hieroglyphics.