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Magic in the ancient Greek world / Derek Collins.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Publication details: Malden, Mass. ; Oxford : Blackwell, 2008.Description: xiv, 207 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781405132398 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 9781405132381 (hardback : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 133.430938 22
  • 203.0938 22
LOC classification:
  • BF1591 .C57 2008
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Contents:
1. Magic : what is it and how does it work? -- 2. A framework for Greek magic -- 3. Binding magic and erotic figurines -- 4. Homeric incantations --5. Magic in Greek and Roman law.
Review: "Magic in the Ancient Greek World is an introduction to the practice of magic during the classical period. This book develops a framework for understanding the role of magic in Greek life. Thematically organized around detailed case studies of individual types of magic, this volume examines the use of spells, drugs, binding curses, figurines, and the specialists who offered them. Collins reveals how each of these magical practices worked and the cultural structures that allowed them to occur."--P. [4] of cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-197) and index.

1. Magic : what is it and how does it work? -- 2. A framework for Greek magic -- 3. Binding magic and erotic figurines -- 4. Homeric incantations --5. Magic in Greek and Roman law.

"Magic in the Ancient Greek World is an introduction to the practice of magic during the classical period. This book develops a framework for understanding the role of magic in Greek life. Thematically organized around detailed case studies of individual types of magic, this volume examines the use of spells, drugs, binding curses, figurines, and the specialists who offered them. Collins reveals how each of these magical practices worked and the cultural structures that allowed them to occur."--P. [4] of cover.

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