A Brief Introduction Papyrus scroll (ritual manual), inscribed in Greek and Egyptian-Demotic, re-used 4th century, Egypt, ca. 360x 22 cm, 19 columns, 659 lines: 495…
View More The Egyptian-Greek Magical Papyrus PDM XII / PGM XII
Blog
Earliest known attestation of a deity’s secret name
Secret names are a core element in ancient magic, their knowledge granted the magician the power to invoke higher powers and to adopt their powers.…
View More Earliest known attestation of a deity’s secret name
Heart Scarab Amulet
Heart scarabs were popular amulets for the deceased. Ancient Egyptians believed that the heart was not only the center of life, but also the place…
View More Heart Scarab Amulet
Video: Reconstructing Ancient Magic – The Magic Ring of Hermes Ritual Explained (PGM V, 213-303)
In this video I reconstruct and explain a 4th century ritual from Egypt for creating a magic “Ring of Hermes”. The ritual is preserved in…
View More Video: Reconstructing Ancient Magic – The Magic Ring of Hermes Ritual Explained (PGM V, 213-303)
Astral Religion in Egypt – Pyramid Texts Utterance 373
Stars played an important role in ancient Egyptian belief. In the Pyramid Texts the soul of the deceased pharaoh ascends to the celestial realm of…
View More Astral Religion in Egypt – Pyramid Texts Utterance 373
Ancient Egyptian Decans in Coptic Magic for a Good Singing Voice
From a Coptic spell to obtain a good singing voice, ca. 7th century, Egypt London Oriental Manuscript 6794, British Library Yak, Meiak, Semiak, the three…
View More Ancient Egyptian Decans in Coptic Magic for a Good Singing Voice
Deities of the Week & Their Incenses
Greek Deities of the week and their Roman and Egyptian pendants Selêne – Luna – Chons Arês – Mars – Month Hermês – Merkur –…
View More Deities of the Week & Their Incenses
Video: The Ancient Greek Magical Papyrus PGM IV
For the very first time, this magnificent ancient magical book is being presented in its entirety to a broad audience. PGM IV is the most…
View More Video: The Ancient Greek Magical Papyrus PGM IV
Bes-Pantheos as Polymorphic Deity and Atum as Serpent Deity
This ancient Egyptian magical papyrus contains spells against snakes and scorpions for the protection of women and children at night. Seen here are Bes-Pantheos as…
View More Bes-Pantheos as Polymorphic Deity and Atum as Serpent Deity