Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction | 24 April 2008
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Original and comprehensive, Magic in the Ancient Greek World takes the reader inside both the social imagination and the ritual reality that made magic possible in ancient Greece.
* Explores the widespread use of spells, drugs, curse tablets, and figurines, and the practitioners of magic in the ancient world
* Uncovers how magic worked. Was it down to mere superstition? Did the subject need to believe in order for it to have an effect?
* Focuses on detailed case studies of individual types of magic
* Examines the central role of magic in Greek life
The history of the Eternal City is permanently recorded in its many
monuments and ruins. Rome has delights for anyone and everyone—art
aficionados, architecture buffs, history lovers, foodies, and fashion
trendsetters. This guide eases you into la dolce vita ("the sweet
life") with information on:
* How to get around the meandering streets and the bustling maze of ancient and modern treasures
* Entertainment to suit your mood, from classical concerts and
opera to bars, pubs, and discos to moonlit walks with spectacular views
The Spirit of Ancient Egypt by Ana Ruiz
Book Description
A mosaic of details and charming tales, an intriguing portrait of life in the oldest of civilizations.
Symbolism is the intuitive means of overcoming the limitations of reason. Here Schwaller explains how true progress in human thought can be made only if we call upon the "symbolizing" faculty of intelligence, developed and refined in the temple culture of ancient Egypt and reflected in its hieroglyphs.