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Egypt Ser. (Trade Paperback, 2011)
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- Buy it nowAmulets and Superstitions: The Original Texts With Translations and Descriptions
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486235734
ISBN-139780486235738
eBay Product ID (ePID)624170
Product Key Features
Number of Pages608 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAmulets and Superstitions : The Original Texts with Translations and Descriptions of a Long Series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian, Gnostic and Muslim Amulets and Talismans and Magical Figures, with Chapters on the Evil Eye, the Origin of the Amulet, the Pentagon, the Swastika, the Cross (Pagan and Christian), the Properties of Stones, Rings, Divination, Numbers, the Kabbalah, Ancient Astrology, Etc.
SubjectFolklore & Mythology, Magick Studies, Ancient / Egypt, Occultism
Publication Year2011
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaBody, Mind & Spirit, Social Science, History
AuthorE. A. Wallis Budge
SeriesEgypt Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight22 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN77-086708
IllustratedYes
Edition DescriptionReprint,New Edition
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisFrom the evil eye to the crucifix, this treatment presents a thorough and fascinating exploration of amulets and talismans of many cultures and traditions. The British Museum's noted Egyptologist examines the origins of seals, stones, rings, and other items related to Arab, Persian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Gnostic, Hebrew, and other sources., The British Museum's noted Egyptologist examines the origins of seals, stones, rings, and other items related to Arab, Persian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Gnostic, Hebrew, and other sources., "A vulture tied to the neck of a mummy gave it the strength of the goddess Isis Women in Central Africa ate a frog to have large families A serpent head amulet could ward off venomous snakes Ethiopians wore stones to keep the Evil Eye away Abracdabra healed a man suffering from fever Hebrew women wore stones to prevent miscarriage Emeralds cured diseases of the eye Garnets protected man from terrifying dreams and skin diseases Melitites warded off infantile diseases Moonstones protected men against epilepsy Rubies protected men from witchcraft, plague, and famine "By far the most thorough, most fascinating coverage of amulets and superstitions is the present book by Dr. E. Wallis Budge. In it he presents a wealth of information on the origins of amulets and talismans of many cultures and traditions: Arab, Persian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Gnostic, Hebrew, Mandaean, Phoenician, Samaritan, and Syriac. He discusses ring amulets, terra cotta devil-traps; stones and their prophylactic and therapeutic qualities; the importance of color, shape, and form in amulets; the Swastika; the cross; the crucifix; the evil eye; the Kabbalah; astrology; the seven astrological planets; theories about numbers (good and bad luck numbers, sequences, magic squares); divination by water, earth, or sand; lucky and unlucky days; the hand of Fatimah; contracts with the devil and envoutement. The text is profusely illustrated, with many reproductions of amulets, stones, prayers, crosses, numbers, seals, gods, rings, signs of the zodiac, and much more.Dr. Budge of the British Museum was one of the foremost Egyptologists of the twentieth century. Dover also published many of his other works: "The Dwellers on the Nile, Egyptian Magic, The Egyptian Book of the Dead, "and" The Gods of the Egyptians.""
LC Classification NumberBF1561.B8
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- 09 Dec, 2018
Excellent Book
This book is vary informative and also covers a brood range of different cultures and their beliefs.....Five Stars!!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
