Greek Magic
Ancient, Medieval and Modern
Price: $110.00
Add to Cart- ISBN: 978-0-415-28232-1
- Binding: Hardback
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 12th June 2008
- Pages: 208
About the Book
Greek Magic presents a well-illustrated introduction to the often-neglected aspect of the Ancient Greeks’ legacy to western culture – numerous magical beliefs, practices and figures like the medieval and modern witch and warlock.
John Petropoulos presents a broad and easily accessible introduction to the Greeks’ ancient magic, with articles written by a series of experts in the field – many translated into English for the first time – making a fascinating and enlightening read for a wide readership as well as students of classical studies and anthropology.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Magic and the Dead in Classical Greece. Magic, Amulets and Circe. The Demons of the World. Magic and Visual Culture in Late Antiquity. Magic and Orthodoxy. Talking of Magic. Ancient Magical Gems. Hocus Pocus in Greco-Roman Egypt. Ancient Greek Sculptors as Magicians. Technology and Magic. Ancient Greek Magic
About the Author(s)
J.C.B. Petropoulos is Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek Literature at the Democritean University of Thrace and Chairman of the Board of Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies in Nafplio. He specializes in Greek poetry and is generally concerned with social-anthropological issues relevant to ancient Greek literature and society. He also has an interest in the reception of ancient Greek sub-literary and ‘popular’ song tradition beyond antiquity in the Greek-speaking world.