This volume explores aspects of ancient magic and religion in the
ancient Mediterranean, specifically ways in which religious and
mythical ideas, including the knowledge and practice of magic, were
transmitted and adapted through time and across Greco-Roman, Near
Eastern, and Egyptian cultures. Offering an original and innovative
combination of case studies on the material aspects and
cross-cultural transfers of magic and religion, this book brings
together a range of contributions that cross and connect sub-fields
with a pan-Mediterranean, comparative scope. Section I investigates
the material aspects of magical practices, including first editions
and original studies on papyri, gems, lamellae containing binding
curses and protective texts, and other textual media in ancient
book culture. Several chapters feature the Greco-Egyptian Magical
Papyri, the compilation of magical recipes in the formularies, and
the role of physical book-forms in the transmission of magical
knowledge. Section II explores magic and religion as nodes of
cultural exchange in the ancient Mediterranean. Case studies range
from Egypt to Anatolia and from Syria-Phoenicia to Sicily, with
Greco-Roman religion and myth integrated in a diverse and
interconnected Mediterranean landscape. Readers encounter studies
featuring charismatic figures of Magi and itinerant begging
priests, the multiple understandings of deities such as Hekate,
Herakles, or Aphrodite, or the perceived exotic origin of cult
statues, mummies, amulets, and cursing formulae, which bring to
light the rich intercultural networks of the ancient Mediterranean,
and the crucial role of magic and religion in the process of
cross-cultural adaptation and innovation. Magic and Religion in the
Ancient Mediterranean World appeals to both specialized and
non-specialized audiences, with expert contributions written in an
accessible way. This is a fascinating resource for students and
scholars working on magic, religion, and mythology in the ancient
Mediterranean.
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