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Book Synopsis Ancient Greek Love Magic by : Christopher A. FARAONE
Download or read book Ancient Greek Love Magic written by Christopher A. FARAONE and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Greeks commonly resorted to magic spells to attract and keep lovers. Surveying and analyzing various texts and artifacts, the author reveals that gender is the crucial factor in understanding love spells.
Book Synopsis Demons and Illness from Antiquity to the Early-Modern Period by : Siam Bhayro
Download or read book Demons and Illness from Antiquity to the Early-Modern Period written by Siam Bhayro and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In many near eastern traditions, including Christianity, Judaism and Islam, demons have appeared as a cause of illness from ancient times until at least the early modern period. This volume explores the relationship between demons, illness and treatment comparatively. Its twenty chapters range from Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt to early modern Europe, and include studies of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. They discuss the relationship between ‘demonic’ illnesses and wider ideas about illness, medicine, magic, and the supernatural. A further theme of the volume is the value of treating a wide variety of periods and places, using a comparative approach, and this is highlighted particularly in the volume’s Introduction and Afterword. The chapters originated in an international conference held in 2013. "Ultimately, Demons and Illness admirably performs the important task of reminding modern scholars of premodern health of the integral role played by these complex and shifting entities in the lives of people across the globe and through the centuries." -Rachel Podd, Fordham University, in: Social History of Medicine 32.3 (2019) "Given the sheer breadth of its scope, the volume is, of course, illustrative rather than comprehensive in its coverage, yet there is a definite coherence to its content, aided by the introduction and afterword which bookend the work and help begin to draw out the threads of commonality and difference. As such it constitutes a significant and welcome resource for comparative explorations of historical-cultural links between demons, illness, medicine, and magic, while offering a clear invitation to future work." -Matthew A. Collins, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 43.5 (2019)
Book Synopsis Incantation of Frida K. by : Kate Braverman
Download or read book Incantation of Frida K. written by Kate Braverman and published by Seven Stories Press. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I was born in rain and I will die in rain," begins Kate Braverman’s The Incantation of Frida K., an imagined life journey of Frida Kahlo. The book opens and closes inside the mind of Frida K., at 46, on her deathbed, taking us through a kaleidoscope of memories and hallucinations where we shiver for two hundred pages on the threshold of life and death, dream and reality, truth and myth. Defiant and uncompromising, Frida bears the wounds of her body and spirit with a stark pride, transcending all limitations, wrapping her senses around the places, events, and conversations in her past. Frida K. interacts from her hospital bed with her mother, sister, Diego, and her nurse. She calls herself a "water woman," navigating into unexplored dimensions of her world, leading us through the alleys of San Francisco’s Chinatown, of Paris in 1939 (where she rubbed shoulders with André Breton), and of her neighborhood in Mexico City, Coyoacan. Her voyage is an inward one, an incantation before dying. In The Incantation of Frida K., Braverman’s language dances and spins. She carves out a bold interpretation of the life of an artist to whom she is vitally connected.
Book Synopsis The Thrifty Witch's Book of Simple Spells by : Wren Maple
Download or read book The Thrifty Witch's Book of Simple Spells written by Wren Maple and published by Fair Winds Press (MA). This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re just starting out in witchcraft or if you’re sick of complicated, hard-to-source spells, The Thrifty Witch’s Book of Simple Spells is for you!
Book Synopsis Broken Hallelujahs by : Sean Thomas Dougherty
Download or read book Broken Hallelujahs written by Sean Thomas Dougherty and published by BOA Editions, Ltd.. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fusing street scenes (from Budapest to New York City) with family history (African American and Jewish), Sean Thomas Dougherty uses both traditional and experimental forms to explore issues of identity and family. Deeply rooted in music and performance, Dougherty’s poetry resists easy categorization, revealing the complexity of our lives and times. Sean Thomas Dougherty lives in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he teaches in the BFA program for creative writing at Penn State Erie. He is a nationally renowned performance poet and author of nine previous poetry collections. He was a finalist for the 2005 Paterson Poetry Prize and winner of the 2000 Pinyon Press Poetry Prize.
Download or read book Orientalia written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Love Spells written by Dzkofut Lousfey and published by SHUBHAM. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains real spells and witchcraft which will make your life beautiful and delightful. You will never miss good luck. The spells out here are written from ancient and medival history of wizards and practiced through ages. It is called white magic to acts of worship magic , the nature, methods and objectives are commonly accepted by the society where they occur. It is used as an antonym of black magic . According to Guy Bechtel at all times there have been men and women who claimed to have magic powers and practice. From priests to emperors the title of magician arrogated. There were state officials who worked diviners or soothsayers and engaged predict who would be the victor in the battle. Were magicians. Witchcraft, however, exercised by people of lower cultural and economic level, was seen as a byproduct of the magic. People resorted to witches to ward off bad luck or improve yields. It was a beneficial witchcraft principles. Witches or sorcerers practiced called white magic. This was seen in the West as much as in the East, in ancient Rome , in Ancient Athens in Ancient Egypt and even in Africa were talismans against the evil eye , amulets, magic herbs and potions. Just to Christianity the concept of witchcraft appears as religious heresy linked mainly women and magician (magus) is giving way to the witch (Maleficus), thereby combating magic becomes synonymous with anti- paganism . White magic is against the black magic and fighting the evil spells, white magic looking for prosperity, integrity, physical and mental development in connection with the spirit.
Book Synopsis Bulletin of the Pan American Union by : Pan American Union
Download or read book Bulletin of the Pan American Union written by Pan American Union and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Walls of Insomnia by : Brethren Demonica
Download or read book Walls of Insomnia written by Brethren Demonica and published by Partridge Publishing Singapore. This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walls of Insomnia - Apprehension of voices in ones head in an eccentric collection of poems and prose that have an innate ability to connect with ones soul. A brooding showcase, this collection is built upon experience while serving as a thematic representation of cyclic thought processes ever present in the collage of life.
Book Synopsis Wicca: A Beginners Guide to Learn the Secrets of Witchcraft with Wiccan Spells and Moon Rituals. The Starter Kit for Modern Witches with Herbal, Candle, and Crystal Magic Traditions! by : Sybil Wolfe
Download or read book Wicca: A Beginners Guide to Learn the Secrets of Witchcraft with Wiccan Spells and Moon Rituals. The Starter Kit for Modern Witches with Herbal, Candle, and Crystal Magic Traditions! written by Sybil Wolfe and published by Sybil Wolfe. This book was released on 2022-05-05 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the Mysteries of Wicca and Begin Your Journey into Witchcraft Are you ready to discover the secrets of Wiccan magic and awaken your inner witch? Wicca: A Beginner's Guide is your ultimate introduction to the mystical world of Witchcraft, offering a comprehensive starter kit for modern witches. Learn the ancient traditions of Wicca through spells, moon rituals, and the powerful magic of herbs, candles, and crystals. Dive into the Magical World of Wiccan Spells and Moon Rituals Whether you’re drawn to the spiritual path of Wicca or simply curious about the mysteries of witchcraft, this book provides a rich foundation in the essential practices and traditions. With Wicca: A Beginner's Guide, you’ll learn how to cast spells, harness the power of moon rituals, and use herbal, candle, and crystal magic to bring positive change into your life. What You'll Discover in Wicca: A Beginner's Guide: - Awaken Your Inner Witch: Begin a mystifying journey that will connect you with the ancient traditions of Wiccan magic. - A Mini Encyclopedia of Magical Symbols: Unlock the meanings behind every magical symbol and correspondence to deepen your practice. - Cast Spells with Confidence: Learn how to safely and effectively cast any spell you desire, from love spells to protection rituals. - Beginner-Friendly Explanations: Clear, accessible guidance that makes Wiccan practices easy to understand, even for complete beginners. - The Fascinating History of Witchcraft: Gain a deeper appreciation for the rich history and cultural significance of witches and magic. - Practical Ways to Practice Magic: Explore multiple approaches to practicing Wicca and discover what resonates most with you. If you enjoyed Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham, The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, or The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander, you'll love Wicca: A Beginner's Guide. Start Practicing Wicca Today and Embrace the Power of Magic! Scroll up, click on "Buy Now," and begin your journey into the enchanting world of Wicca with Wicca: A Beginner's Guide.
Book Synopsis Jesus and Magic by : Richard A Horsley
Download or read book Jesus and Magic written by Richard A Horsley and published by James Clarke & Company. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has become standard in modern interpretation to say that Jesus performed miracles, and even mainline scholarly interpreters classify Jesus's healings and exorcisms as miracles. Some highly regarded scholars have argued, more provocatively, that the healings and exorcisms were magic, and that Jesus was a magician. As Richard Horsley points out, if we make a critical comparison between modern interpretation of Jesus's healing and exorcism, on the one hand, and the Gospel stories and other ancient texts, on the other hand, it becomes clear that the miracle and magic are modern concepts, products of Enlightenment thinking. 'Jesus and Magic' asserts that Gospel stories do not have the concepts of miracle and magic. What scholars constructed as magic turns out to have been ritual practices such as songs (incantations), medicines (potions), and appeals to higher powers for protection. Horsley offers a critical reading of the healing and exorcism episodes in the Gospel stories. This reading reveals a dynamic relationship between Jesus the healer, the trust of those coming for healing, and their support networks in local communities. Horsley's reading of the Gospel stories gives little or no indication of divine intervention. Rather, the healing and exorcism stories portray healings and exorcisms.
Book Synopsis History of Magic and Experimental Science (Vol. 1&2) by : Lynn Thorndike
Download or read book History of Magic and Experimental Science (Vol. 1&2) written by Lynn Thorndike and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 1184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lynn Thorndike's 'History of Magic and Experimental Science' delves deep into the origins and development of magic and science, exploring their interconnected histories through the ages. Thorndike's scholarly approach and detailed research provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of how these fields evolved alongside each other, shaping the intellectual landscape of Western civilization. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Thorndike illuminates the cultural and sociopolitical contexts in which magical and scientific thought emerged, offering a rich tapestry of knowledge for readers to explore. Lynn Thorndike, a renowned historian and academic, brings his expertise to bear in this monumental work, showcasing the depth of his knowledge and passion for the subject matter. His meticulous research and engaging writing style make 'History of Magic and Experimental Science' a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the evolution of human thought. For readers seeking a scholarly and insightful exploration of the intertwined histories of magic and science, Lynn Thorndike's 'History of Magic and Experimental Science' is an indispensable resource. This two-volume work offers a wealth of information and analysis that will captivate both academics and general readers interested in the roots of Western intellectual tradition.
Book Synopsis Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing by : Claude Lecouteux
Download or read book Traditional Magic Spells for Protection and Healing written by Claude Lecouteux and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth collection of ancient spells and magic practices drawn from rare and newly discovered texts • Presents more than 600 magical prescriptions for healing and protection from both pagan and Christian sources • Examines the practice of diagnosing illness through magic and explores ancient beliefs about curses and other evil spells and about devils, demons, and ghosts • Includes spells from the heavily guarded gypsy tradition of magic and healing, drawn from newly discovered materials Since the beginning of history, people have sought remedies for the many ills that have beset them, from illnesses afflicting the body to threats posed by evil and hostile individuals. In many folk healing and pagan traditions, it was believed that one must gain the assistance of the guardian spirit of a healing plant or substance through prayers or offerings before its chemical properties would be effective. The Church decried these spells and practices as pagan superstition but did not seek to exterminate these beliefs, instead transferring the responsibility for their healing powers to the apostles and saints. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of ancient texts, Claude Lecouteux presents more than 600 magical prescriptions from both pagan and Christian sources from the last 2,000 years, covering everything from abscesses and shingles to curses and healing animals. He examines the practice of diagnosing illness through magic and looks at the origins of disease according to the evolving beliefs of magic practitioners over the centuries. He explores ancient beliefs about curses and about devils, demons, and ghosts and provides an in-depth look at protection magic, including protection of health, animals, and cultivated land, protection against curses, witchcraft, bad weather, and beasts, protection of a home, and protection while traveling. He includes spells from the heavily guarded gypsy tradition of magic and healing, drawn from newly discovered materials collected by two Romanian ethnologists who lived and traveled with gypsies in Transylvania in the mid-19th century. The author also reproduces rare texts on magic healing from the 14th and 15th centuries. Revealing the vitality of these practices in the remoter areas of Eastern Europe, Lecouteux shows how the influence of this pagan worldview is still detectable in the work of modern folk healers in France and Scandinavia. He also shows how the condemnation of unorthodox methods of healing has not vanished from the contemporary world: the medieval legislation against healing by wizards and bonesetters is echoed in modern health codes that challenge the authority of naturopaths and faith healers.
Book Synopsis Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome by : Lindsay C. Watson
Download or read book Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome written by Lindsay C. Watson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parting company with the trend in recent scholarship to treat the subject in abstract, highly theoretical terms, Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome proposes that the magic-working of antiquity was in reality a highly pragmatic business, with very clearly formulated aims - often of an exceedingly malignant kind. In seven chapters, each addressed to an important arm of Greco-Roman magic, the volume discusses the history of the rediscovery and publication of the so-called Greek Magical Papyri, a key source for our understanding of ancient magic; the startling violence of ancient erotic spells and the use of these by women as well as men; the alteration in the landscape of defixio (curse tablet) studies by major new finds and the confirmation these provide that the frequently lethal intent of such tablets must not be downplayed; the use of herbs in magic, considered from numerous perspectives but with an especial focus on the bizarre-seeming rituals and protocols attendant upon their collection; the employment of animals in magic, the factors determining the choice of animal, the uses to which they were put, and the procuring and storage of animal parts, conceivably in a sorcerer's workshop; the witch as a literary construct, the clear homologies between the magical procedures of fictional witches and those documented for real spells, the gendering of the witch-figure and the reductive presentation of sorceresses as old, risible and ineffectual; the issue of whether ancient magicians practised human sacrifice and the illuminating parallels between such accusations and late 20th century accounts of child-murder in the context of perverted Satanic rituals. By challenging a number of orthodoxies and opening up some underexamined aspects of the subject, this wide-ranging study stakes out important new territory in the field of magical studies.
Book Synopsis Dynamic Consultations with Psychiatrists by : Jason Maratos
Download or read book Dynamic Consultations with Psychiatrists written by Jason Maratos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique resource detailing the day-to-day activity of doctors who work on “the coal face” of psychiatry in an acute setting Dynamic Consultations With Psychiatrists is the outcome of a collaboration between the psychiatrists of a certain hospital and the author, which has continued successfully for more than ten years, containing a number of patient consultations and cases where psychiatry was used successfully to solve a patient’s problem. The presentation of each case, and particularly of the consultation, is meant to demonstrate the process by which insights were gained. Each consultation is written in plain English with the deliberate avoidance of terminology and especially psychoanalytic jargon. Naturally, all identified features of the patients have been deleted or changed so that the patients’ privacy is not compromised. The format is near to a transcript so that the work demonstrates how the understanding evolves and emerges from the process. The structure of the book is not according to a diagnosis but according to “presenting problem” (in other words, the most prominent feature), allowing for easy and efficient accessibility. Sample concepts and learning resources covered and included in Dynamic Consultations With Psychiatrists are as follows: How a doctor is faced with a patient who is suffering in their own particular way and how the clinician gets to develop a deeper understanding of their predicament Difficulties the “coal face” doctors encounter and the challenges they will face in their personal emotional wellbeing Relationships with the other professionals both within their hospital and other agencies Curtailed histories so that there is a seamless exposition of how the conclusions of the consultation have been reached Psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and students/instructors in related programs of study can use Dynamic Consultations With Psychiatrists to gain valuable insight into the thought process of practicing psychiatrists in relation to a myriad of patient problems, allowing them to learn vicariously and become better at dealing with their own patients’ problems.
Download or read book Medical Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Boston Medical and Surgical Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 1010 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
