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Egyptian Magic by E.A Wallis Budge

Step into the mysterious world of ancient Egypt with Egyptian Magic, E. A. Wallis Budge’s classic exploration of the rituals, beliefs, and supernatural practices that shaped Egyptian life.

 

Drawing on ancient texts and archaeological sources, Budge examines powerful divine names, magical words, amulets, spells, ceremonies, dreams, transformations, and the rites surrounding death and the afterlife. He reveals a culture in which magic and religion were deeply intertwined—and where protection, healing, spiritual power, and immortality could be pursued through sacred knowledge.

 

Rich in historical detail and enduring mystery, Egyptian Magic offers a fascinating introduction to the gods, priests, symbols, and occult traditions of one of history’s most captivating civilizations. This audiobook brings an influential work of early Egyptology to life for listeners interested in ancient history, mythology, religion, and the origins of magical thought.

00:00:00 Preface

00:12:24 CHAPTER 1. ANTIQUITY OF MAGICAL PRACTICES IN EGYPT

00:47:19 CHAPTER 2. MAGICAL STONES OR AMULETS

01:41:41 CHAPTER 3. MAGICAL FIGURES

02:36:51 CHAPTER 4. MAGICAL PICTURES AND FORMULÆ, SPELLS, ETC

03:44:52 CHAPTER 5. MAGICAL NAMES

04:23:57  CHAPTER 6. MAGICAL CEREMONIES

04:55:41  CHAPTER 7. DEMONIACAL POSSESSION, DREAMS, GHOSTS, LUCKY AND UNLUCKY DAYS, HOROSCOPES, PROGNOSTICATIONS, TRANSFORMATIONS, AND THE WORSHIP OF ANIMALS