Magic and medicine in ancient Egypt were understood as gifts from the god Heka, who presided over both, and were used together – or interchangeably – by medical professionals in treating patients. 'Magic' was recognized as the act of drawing on natural or supernatural energies to attain a desired result from c. 6000 BCE through c. 4th century CE.
This collection presents a brief overview of the uses of magic in the medical arts as well as in spiritual defense and overall protection from harmful supernatural entities. Magic was understood as a reality of existence, a beneficial power to be utilized, throughout one's life on earth and continuing into the afterlife.
