Edmonds, III Radcliffe G.
Drawing Down the Moon: - Magic in the Ancient - Greco - Roman World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691230214
- author:
- Edmonds, III Radcliffe G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 504
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.2 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Drawing Down the Moon Magic in the Ancient Greco-Roman World by Radcliffe G. Edmonds III explores the concept of magic in ancient Greece and Rome, revealing how people imagined its power and used it to influence their world. Edmonds delves into the archaeological record and classical literary traditions to examine various forms of ancient magic, including prayer, divination, astrology, alchemy, and more. He considers the cultural contexts in which these practices were exercised, shedding light on the shifting ideas of religion and the divine in the ancient past and later Western tradition. This comprehensive account provides insight into the origins, nature, and functions of ancient magic, offering a unique perspective on the mystical and marvelous phenomena that were once considered "magic".
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