Magic and the Classical Tradition

Magic and the Classical TraditionThe present volume arose from a colloquium on magic and divination intended to apply the study of the history of the classical tradition to the specific area of magic. Magic is interpreted in a very broad sense, and the book includes discussions of Neoplatonic theurgy, Hermetic astrological talismans, the occult activities of oracles and witches, demon possession, popular beliefs and party tricks. While several articles look at magic in the Graeco

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