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Dictionary of ancient magic words and spells
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- Book Synopsis
- From Abracadabra to the now famous spells of the Harry Potter series, magic words are no longer confined to the practices of pagans, alchemists, witches, and occultists. They have become part of the popular imagination of the Western world. Passed down from ancient Babylon, Egypt, and Greece, these words and the rituals surrounding them have survived through the millennia because they work. And as scholar Claude Lecouteux reveals, often the more impenetrable they seem, the more effective they are. Presenting a wealth of material on magical words, signs, and charms, both common and obscure, Lecouteux also explores the magical words and spells of ancient Scandinavia, the Hispano-Arabic magic of Spain before the Reconquista, the traditions passed down from ancient Egypt, and those that have stayed in use until the present day.
- About The Author
- Claude Lecouteux (1943-2025) was a professor emeritus of medieval literature and civilization at the Sorbonne and author of numerous books on medieval and pagan afterlife beliefs and magic, including The Book of Grimoires, Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, and The Tradition of Household Spirits.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781620553749
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions, (19 November 2015)
- Number of Pages
- 448
- Weight
- 730 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 28 mm
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