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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.…

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…

Video - The Magic Ring of Hermes - PGM-V-213-303

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…

Pyramid Texts, Utterance 373 - Astral Religion in Egypt - Kirsten Dzwiza

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…