Having a soft spot in my heart for Greco-Roman sorcery and witchcraft, I was pleasantly surprised when I bought this book. Meant as a companion to the author's other books, this can also be used as a stand alone book for the witch or magic worker interested in researching ancient Greco-Roman magic. Just keep in mind this is an academic sourcebook, not necessarily a "how to."
Broken up into fourteen chapters including: Witches in Greek Literature; Necromancy; Erotic Magic; Curses; and more, this is an excellent collection of primary source material from both classic literature and actual historical practices,along with commentary by the author. Interesting topics include such things as the original meaning of "drawing down the moon," as a form of erotic magic that cost the witch who cast it an eye or a child, as well as the creation of a "Hermes-doll" to increase trade.
I would highly recommend this to the scholarly pagan or witch interested in Greek and Roman magic.
Suggested e-books:
Aleister Crowley - Liber Al Vel Legis Greek TranslationRobert Ellwood - The Encyclopedia Of World Religions
Max Heindel - Ancient And Modern Initiation
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