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Ancient Egyptian Magic: A Hands-On Guide Hardcover – Illustrated, April 7, 2020

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 366 ratings
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An entertaining and informative introduction to how ancient Egyptians practiced magic in their daily lives.

In the ancient world, if you needed a love charm, wanted to contact your dead wife, or needed the ability to fly like a bird, the magicians of Egypt were the ones who could make it happen. In Ancient Egyptian Magic, Christina Riggs explores how the Egyptians thought about magic, who performed it and why, and also helps readers understand why we’ve come to think of ancient Egypt in such a mystical way.

Readers will learn how to cure scorpion bites, discover why you might want to break the legs off your stuffed hippopotamus toy, and uncover whether mummies really can come back to life. Readers can also learn how to save a fortune on pregnancy tests―urinating on barley grains will answer that question― as well as how to use the next street parade to predict the future or ensure that an annoying neighbor gets his comeuppance.

Was magic harmless fun, heartfelt hope, or something darker? Featuring demons, dream interpreters, the Book of the Dead, and illustrations from tomb paintings and papyrus scrolls, Riggs breathes new life into ancient magic and uses early texts and images to illuminate the distinctions between magic, religion, and medicine.

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    April 7, 2020
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    978-0500052129
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Christina Riggs is Professor of the History of Visual Culture at Durham University and a Fellow of All Souls College, University of Oxford. She is the author of six books, including Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture: A Very Short Introduction. She writes for a range of newspapers and magazines and has appeared in radio and TV shows for the BBC, National Geographic, and the History Channel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; Illustrated edition (April 7, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500052123
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500052129
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 366 ratings

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Christina Riggs is Professor of the History of Visual Culture at Durham University in the northeast of England. Her most recent book is Treasured: How Tutankhamun Shaped a Century (2021), an 'utterly original' account which Kirkus Reviews has described as 'an imaginative weaving of the personal and political into a fresh narrative of an archaeological icon.'

Riggs is a former museum curator who studied art history, archaeology, and Egyptology in her native United States before moving to the UK to complete her doctorate at Oxford University. She has held a number of prestigious fellowships, and her writing has appeared in Apollo, History Today, the Times Literary Supplement, the London Review of Books, and Italia magazine, the last reflecting her love of all things Italian. She lives between the north of England and the north of Italy – and wherever she is, she writes first thing in the morning, with a strong cup of coffee.

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This book is not only informative and such a fun and interesting read, but it looks great on my shelf. I love the hard cover, the illustrations, and that my cat loves it too😂
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Butt farts
5.0 out of 5 stars love it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
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I stumbled upon this book while shopping online and was immediately drawn to it. ive never even heard of this author and usually i won’t buy something unless it has stellar reviews.. But i kept this book in my cart and waited until it was available for purchase because i’ve been fascinated with egypt since i was a little girl, and lately magic has spiked my interest too so i couldn’t pass up a book specifically about egyptian magic lol. the book’s cover quality is awesome, the size feels perfect in my hands and so far i like the author’s writing. If this particular subject spikes your curiosity then i highly recommend it. i’ve never seen a book like this one before and i read A LOT. i hope the author makes more books like this one because i’d certainly buy more.
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Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written and engaging
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
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I don't know if this book should necessarily be titled ' A hand's on guide' because that could give some the impression that this is a user friendly spell book when in reality it is a superbly researched history and examination on Ancient Egyptians and their relationship with magic. There are many interesting facts and stories contained within this book. The author's descriptions of the use of magic is so detailed and fascinating especially accompanied by a generous amount of pictures. If you are interested in ancient egypt or in magical studies this is a very fun book and a solid resource one I will probably re-read.
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Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars What it says on the cover
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
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Actual translated literature of ancient Egypt. Exactly what I was looking for. Well written and witty, I love it!
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Robert B
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting mixture
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
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I bought this not exactly knowing what to expect, it was quite a pleasant surprise. The book is an excellent mix of actual archaeology as well as some do-it-yourself for the home magical practitioner without taking itself too seriously.

Worth the read!
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J R
5.0 out of 5 stars Peppa approved
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
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This book is not only informative and such a fun and interesting read, but it looks great on my shelf. I love the hard cover, the illustrations, and that my cat loves it too😂
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5.0 out of 5 stars Peppa approved
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
This book is not only informative and such a fun and interesting read, but it looks great on my shelf. I love the hard cover, the illustrations, and that my cat loves it too😂
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Karl Steinman
4.0 out of 5 stars A good quick intro book for the general public.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
This is a relatively short, nicely written and edited, small in size book. It's a good introductory book on the subject. The subtitle of "A Hands-on Guide" is misleading. The author does not give you any practice exercises in applying magic spells. She does give some recipes for potions and some texts of spells or prayers to be recited but no instructions as to how they should be applied.

With dozens of pages of illustrations and printed in clear, double-spaced type face, this book is quick, easy read. Because of some opinionated faux pas in the last chapter of the book (p 192,193) I gave it a rating of four stars, not five. Regardless of that, I do readily recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020
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Great book ! Tons of information!
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Shelby Pound
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
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Perfect, came earlier than expected aswell.
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Greg
4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2021
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GREAT BOOK
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BERNARD CLEGG
5.0 out of 5 stars Egyptian magic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2022
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Book arrived in good time and in good condition. Well worth the read.
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RIE HANAZONO
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book and many information.
Reviewed in France on August 9, 2022
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First of all, I love this book design.
It's important for me.
It's serious historian's book.
I'm happy to find this book! Very easy to read and interesting pictures!
5 star for me!
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Anonym
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Germany on November 12, 2020
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I absolutely love this Book. Whether you are interessiert in Ancient Egypt historically, and want to know about their spiritual Culture or interested in Magic in General (a lot of the okkult practises are rooted in ancient Egyptian Magic), this is the Book for you. It’s well written, with great illustrations
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Cerridwen Hicks
1.0 out of 5 stars Magic book with NO magic
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2022
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Back of book says you can summon spirits, talk to ghosts, craft an amulet, read the future, etc…there is NO such thing in this book.
It is a poorly designed book on archeological findings of some tombs without showing actual evidence of such findings and is only based on the authors personal opinion.
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Cerridwen Hicks
1.0 out of 5 stars Magic book with NO magic
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2022
Back of book says you can summon spirits, talk to ghosts, craft an amulet, read the future, etc…there is NO such thing in this book.
It is a poorly designed book on archeological findings of some tombs without showing actual evidence of such findings and is only based on the authors personal opinion.
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