Product Description

In this practical manual, Eleanor Harris takes you step-by-step through ancient Egyptian religions, magical philosophy, techniques of divination, and magical formulae thousands of years old. No previous experience with the subject is necessary--Harris explains the "hows" and "whys" of magical tools, amulets, words of power, divination ceremony, and spells. Advanced practitioners will find especially useful instruction on actual Egyptian magical script as found in the ancient papyri such as The Leyden Papyrus, The Papyrus Ani (the Egyptian Book of the Dead), and other important works. This one book frees you from the tedium of researching the ancient magical papyri and other historical literature--Harris has done all the footwork. Everything you need to start practicing these ancient techniques is here in your hands!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #670942 in Books
• Published on: 1998-09-01
• Released on: 1998-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Customer Reviews

you can't please all the people all the time
This is a very good book.yet still, one can understand those who criticise
it because people have different expectations.i would say however,do not be dissuaded from buying the book because you might just love it as i do.
And just remember,''you cannot please all of the people all of the time.'' so find out for yourself.

Ancient Egyptian Divination and Magic
This book focused on the basic interests of life and how they were addressed magically. I appreciated not having to decide on whether to find and do obscure things. The book gave a clear insight to how power was raised and manifested. Translations of spells are included. The ancients were a no- holds barred type of people. They were uninhibited by our present day ethics. If they wanted it and needed it, so be it! Of course their lives were shorter, and they did not have time to dally around with the concept of karma. Life was for living and they got the most out of their magic. This is not for the faint hearted practictioner. On the other hand, historically, it shows how we have changed, for better or worse in our practices. I like to think that we have evolved into beings that go only where it will serve them best. It also explains, through example how intense the dieties of old were to the people and magicians.

Eh, ok
i'd say this is a good book, set up well, organized, lots of good information, went well into ancient forms of divination, i would have liked to see more about altar set up and less of "ancient spells and formulas" other than that i like it..will keep it..that's saying alot