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Greek magical papyri

Greek Demotic magical papyri from ancient Egypt and related ancient ritual spells of power

gibberish: how to open doors magically

Throughout history, mystification has helped to open doors and advance careers in fields of symbolic competition. … Read the post gibberish: how to open doors magically

erotic services in ancient Egypt: love spells

Spells for male users vastly predominated among love spells directly seeking sex. Love spells for female users typically sought attention and affiliation. … Read the post erotic services in ancient Egypt: love spells

setting prisoners free: important ancient and modern prayers

Setting prisoners free was a figure of common understanding and popular concern in the ancient world. … Read the post setting prisoners free: important ancient and modern prayers

Jesus & disciples: new competition in ancient service markets

Jesus and his disciples offered simple healing and exorcism services. They thus occupied a distinctive position in Greco-Roman ritual-service markets. … Read the post Jesus & disciples: new competition in ancient service markets

ritual services in Roman Egypt: the so-called Greek Magical Papyri

Ritual texts written in Demotic, Greek, and Coptic in Roman Egypt document ancient Egyptian temple culture participating in Greco-Roman symbolic markets. … Read the post ritual services in Roman Egypt: the so-called Greek Magical Papyri