This volume contains a series of provocative essays that explore expressions of magic and ritual power in the ancient world. The essays are authored by leading

This volume contains a series of provocative essays that explore expressions of magic and ritual power in the ancient world. The strength of the present volume

In the midst of academic debates about the utility of the term “magic” and the cultural meaning of ancient words like mageia or khesheph, this Guide to the

This thought-provoking collection of magical texts from ancient Egypt shows the exotic rituals, esoteric healing practices, and incantatory and supernatural dim

Chapter 1.Breath of the Leopard: scent and magic --Chapter 2.Fragrant panacea: scent and power --Chapter 3.Scent in the Magical Papyri --Chapter 4.Perfumed Ench