The practices of ancient Egyptian ritual & magic.

Auteur: David Rankine

Jaar: 2006

Druk: 1e

ISBN: 9781905297078 / 1905297076

Taal: Engels

196 pagina's

Uitgeverij: Avalonia

Paperback, nieuw.

Achterflaptekst:

"Speak the truth, do the truth : for it is great, it is mighty, it is everlasting” - The Tale of the Eloquent Peasant, c. 1800 BCE.

The religious & magical practices of Ancient Egypt had a profound & lasting effect on the world. To the Ancient Egyptians magic was part of their everyday life, integral to both religious, social and healing practices. Magic was not set apart, it was not just for a select priesthood, it was used by everyone.

This volume explores the magical & spiritual practices from the perspective of the people of this ancient culture, with advice for making modem adaptations for those wishing to continue the practice of these techniques in today’s modern world.

Subjects covered in this book include:

• What is Heka?
• Ancient Egyptian Worldviews
• The Gods and Goddesses of Magic
• Sacred Symbolism of Colours & Numbers
• The Tools Used
• Sacred Words & Gestures
• Statues & Masks
• Crystals, Metals & Other Materials Used
• Incenses & Perfumes
• Food & Wine for Offerings & Feasts
• The Ancient Egyptian Magical Calendar
• Purification, Sacred Space & Rituals

David Rankine is the author of many books on ancient & modern magical practices. These include Climbing the Tree of Life, Circle of Fire & Becoming Magick. This volume, is the result of careful research & practical work done since the 1980's when he was first introduced to Egyptian Magic.

If you are interested in exploring Egyptian Magic from a practical perspective, then this book will provide you with invaluable source material together with practical advice.

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