The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation. Including the Demotic Spells. Volume 1: Texts.
Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press, 1992. Second Edition. Hardcover. Small quarto. lviii + 348pp. Orange cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine, in-text illustrations, glossary. The second edition with an additional Supplemental Bibliography Appended. The Greek magical papyri are a collection of magical spells, formulas, hymns and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt dating from the Fifth century A.D. "This volume represents the efforts of an international team of scholars under the leadership of the editor and contains a fresh translation of the Greek papyri, as well as Coptic and Demotic texts". Spine ends very lightly bruised, light bump to lower edges of boards, otherwise in near Fine condition in lightly rubbed VG+ dust jacket. Item #58283
ISBN: 0226044467
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