Amulets and superstitions - E. A. Wallis Budge
Title
Amulets and superstitions - the original texts with translations and descriptions of a long series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian, Gnostic, and Muslim amulets and talismans and magical figures, with chapters on the evil eye, the origin of the amulet, the pentagon, the swastika, the cross (pagan and Christian), the properties of stones, rings, divination, numbers, the Kabblh, ancient astrology, etc
Amulets and superstitions - the original texts with translations and descriptions of a long series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian, Gnostic, and Muslim amulets and talismans and magical figures, with chapters on the evil eye, the origin of the amulet, the pentagon, the swastika, the cross (pagan and Christian), the properties of stones, rings, divination, numbers, the Kabblh, ancient astrology, etc
Author
E. A. Wallis Budge
E. A. Wallis Budge
format
Paperback / softback
Paperback / softback
Publisher
Dover Publications
Dover Publications
Language
English
English
UK Publication Date
19780821
19780821
From the evil eye to the crucifix, this treatment presents a thorough and fascinating exploration of amulets and talismans of many cultures and traditions. The British Museum's noted Egyptologist examines the origins of seals, stones, rings, and other items related to Arab, Persian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Gnostic, Hebrew, and other sources.
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Type
BOOK
Edition
New edition
Keyword Index
Amulets.|Superstition.
Country of Publication
New York (State)
Number of Pages
543