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Egyptian Magic (Paperback)
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Egyptian Magic (Paperback)
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Loot Price R436
Discovery Miles 4 360
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In this classic work, first published in 1899, one of the most
prolific Egyptologists of the Victorian era offers his renowned
insight into the magical power names, spells, and talismans held
for the ancient Egyptians. How did beliefs that predated the
worship of deities come to become associated with controlling gods
and goddesses? How did magical amulets ward off evil spirits? What
role did scarabs serve in bestowing immortality? The writings of
Sir Ernest A. Wallis Budge are considered somewhat controversial
today because of his use of an archaic system of translation, but
useful illustrations and an abundance of information make them
necessary works for students of ancient civilizations as well as
those of the evolution of historical study. This entertaining
overview of the connection between religion and magic in ancient
Egypt remain a vital resource today. SIR ERNEST ALFRED THOMPSON
WALLIS BUDGE (1857-1934) was born in Bodmin, Cornwall in the UK and
discovered an interest in languages at a very early age. Budge
spent all his free time learning and discovering Semitic languages,
including Assyrian, Syriac, and Hebrew. Eventually, through a close
contact, he was able to acquire a job working with Egyptian and
Iraqi artifacts at the British Museum. Budge excavated and
deciphered numerous cuneiform and hieroglyphic documents,
contributing vastly to the museum's collection. Eventually, he
became the Keeper of his department, specializing in Egyptology.
Budge wrote many books during his lifetime, most specializing in
Egyptian life, religion, and language.
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