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Paperback / softback. New. "The Greek Magical Papyri" is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century BC to the fifth century AD. This volume contains fresh translations of these and other texts.

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; "The Greek Magical Papyri" is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century BC to the fifth century AD. This volume contains fresh translations of these

Paperback / softback. New. "The Greek Magical Papyri" is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century BC to the fifth century AD. This volume contains fresh translations of these and other texts.

University of Chicago Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor

Univ of Chicago Pr, 1997. Paperback. New. 2nd edition. 353 pages. 10.25x7.25x1.00 inches.

University of Chicago Press, 1996-01-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

University of Chicago Press, 1996-01-01. Paperback. Good. Textbook, May Have Highlights, Notes and/or Underlining, BOOK ONLYNO ACCESS CODE, NO CD, Ships with Emailed Tracking

University of Chicago Press. Paperback. New. 9x7x0. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

Chicago & London: The University of Chicago Press, 1986. Appears Unread in Dust Jacket (see scan), and would be Fine if not for moisture exposure to fore edge, bottom corner. First Edition/First Printing. Hard Cover/Full Cloth/Sewn. Very Good/Very Good. 4to size - over 10" tall.

University of Chicago Press, 1986-04-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1992. Second Edition. Hardcover. Small quarto. Listed as Volume One: Texts (there was never a volume two). lviii + 353pp. With black and white figures and line drawings. A near fine copy in like dust jacket. The Greek magical papyri" is the name given by scholars to a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt. Dating from the second century B.C. to the fifth century A.D., these fascinating papyri have survived not only the forces of nature but the systematic efforts of ancient official cults to destroy such documents. They provide a rare glimpse into the vast religious “underworld” of late classical and early Christian times. This new translation has been brought up to date and is now the most comprehensive collection of this literature, and the first ever in English. It is an invaluable resource for scholars in a wide variety of fields, from the history of religions to the classical languages and… Read More

Chicago, Illinois : University of Chicago Press, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 1 volume : illustrations ; 26 cm. Subjects: Magic, Greek ; Early works to 1800. Magic, Egyptian ; Early works to 1800. Incantations ; Early works to 1800. Charms ; Early works to 1800. Genre: History. Language: English.