Magic in the ancient Greek world
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- 9780470696453
Magic in the ancient Greek world is a greek magic, magic, greek book by Derek Collins.
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"Magic in the Ancient Greek World is an introduction to the practice of magic during the classical period. This book develops a framework for understanding the role of magic in Greek life." "Thematically organized around detailed case studies of individual types of magic, this volume examines the use of spells, drugs, binding curses, figurines, and the specialists who offered them. Collins reveals how each of these magical practices worked and the cultural structures that allowed them to occur."--Jacket.
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Magic in the ancient Greek world was written by Derek Collins.