Materia Magica approaches magic as a material endeavor, in which spoken spells, ritual actions, and physical objects all played vital roles in the performance o

A description of many of the materials used in the practice of practical magic, along with some formulas for specific products and warnings of some hazards of l

This is the first book of its kind, presenting accurate botanical information about roots and herbs employed in conjure, with sample spells that will show you h

The present collection of articles on disease in Babylonia is the first such volume to appear providing detailed information derived from published and unpublis

This book shows how Ancient Christians both used curses and criticized them in ancient Mediterranean religion and society.