Update September 2024 Work on the two volumes is progressing, there are still a number of sources to be considered. In addition, the labeling system…
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Free e-Course: What are the Greek Magical Papyri?
Description Welcome to this interactive e-course about one of the most fascinating bodies of ancient religious texts: The Greek Magical Papyri. I have developed this…
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Unit 9. Inside Writing Ritual Instructions Follow the dots to find out about ancient scribal practices in contexts of the Greek Magical Papyri. Unit 10.…
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Unit 5. A Brief History of Modern Editions of the Greek Magical Papyri “Greek Magical Papyri” is the English translation of a modern Latin term…
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Unit 1. What Are the “Greek Magical Papyri”? Let’s begin with the fundamental question: What are the Greek Magical Papyri? Here’s a hint: There are…
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Alabaster Sistrum Inscribed – An Egyptian Ritual Instrument
This sistrum is made of Egyptian alabaster and inscribed with the names of Pharaoh Teti. It is dated around 2.323-2.291 BCE. The carved handle of…
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Soknopaiou Nesos – Religious center of the god Soknopaios
Soknopaiou Nesos was the religious center of the god Soknopaios, an oracular and healing god in the shape of a crocodile with a falcon head.…
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The “Treasures of Soknopaios”
The religious centre of the ancient Egyptian deity Soknopaios was in Soknopaiou Nesos, a town in the Fayum oasis. His temple and the cult area…
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Sky, Bôel, and Tat in the Egyptian magical papyrus pdm xiv / PGM XIV
Left side: How „Sky“was written in ancient Egyptian Demotic. Right side: Two examples of how a correct pronounciation of ancient divine names was ensured in…
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Ancient Materia Magica – Bdellium
Sword of Dardanos (PGM IV, 1716-1870) The Burnt Offering which endows Eros and the whole procedure with soul: Manna: 4 drams Storax: 4 drams Opium:…
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