Ancient magic : a practitioner's guide to the supernatural in Greece and Rome
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Published
London : Thames and Hudson, 2019.
Status
Columbia Pike - Adult Nonfiction
133.43 MATYS
1 available
133.43 MATYS
1 available
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Published
London : Thames and Hudson, 2019.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
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Description
In the ancient world, magic was everywhere. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. In a time before scientists studied weather patterns and figured out what caused the Earth's most mysterious phenomena, it was magic that packed a cloud full of energy until it exploded with thunderbolts. It was everyday magic, but it was still magical. In Ancient Magic, author Philip Matyszak ushers readers into that world, showing how ancient Greeks and Romans concocted love potions and cast curses, how they talked to the dead and protected themselves from evil spirits. He takes readers to a world where gods interacted with humans and where people could not only talk to spirits and deities, but could themselves become divine. Ancient Magic presents us with a new understanding of the role of magic, combining a classical historiography with a practical how-to guide. Using a wide array of sources and lavish illustrations, this book offers an engaging and accessible way into the supernatural for all. -- from AMmzon.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Matyszak, P. (2019). Ancient magic: a practitioner's guide to the supernatural in Greece and Rome . Thames and Hudson.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Matyszak, Philip. 2019. Ancient Magic: A Practitioner's Guide to the Supernatural in Greece and Rome. Thames and Hudson.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Matyszak, Philip. Ancient Magic: A Practitioner's Guide to the Supernatural in Greece and Rome Thames and Hudson, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Matyszak, Philip. Ancient Magic: A Practitioner's Guide to the Supernatural in Greece and Rome Thames and Hudson, 2019.
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