Magic and Magicians in the Greco-Roman World

Magic and Magicians in the Greco-Roman World
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 379
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ISBN-10 : 9780415311298
ISBN-13 : 0415311292
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Book Synopsis Magic and Magicians in the Greco-Roman World by : Matthew Dickie

Download or read book Magic and Magicians in the Greco-Roman World written by Matthew Dickie and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is the first to assemble the evidence for the existence of sorcerors and sorceresses in the ancient world. Compelling and revealing in the breadth of evidence employed this will be an essential resource.


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