Ancient Egyptian Magic

Résumé du livre

This practical manual takes readers through the fundamentals of Egyptian magic, its techniques, rituals, magical formulas.

Ancient Egyptian Magic takes readers step by step through the Egyptian philosophy and practice of magic. Author Eleanor L. Harris, a long-time practitioner of Egyptian magic, explains the "hows" and "whys" of magical tools, amulets, rituals, ceremony, and spells.

Advanced practitioners will find especially useful instruction on actual Egyptian magical script as found in the ancient papyri, such as The Leyden Papyrus, The Papyrus Ani (the Egyptian Book of the Dead), and other important works.

You will learn how to:

• Invoke Egyptian gods and spirits for divination and magic
• Scry with fire, oil, and water
• Evoke messengers and spirits of the dead
• Have dream visions
• Sound the secret names of the deities
• Shape-shift into god forms
• Cast spells for love, protection, and healing
• Create ritual clothing and magical tools

There is a glossary of deities and terms, along with a list of resources for more information on specialty items to outfit the detail-oriented magician.