Magic and the classical tradition
By: edited by Charles Burnett and W.F. Ryan.
Contributors: Burnett, Charles; Ryan, W. F.; Warburg Institute
Series: Warburg Institute colloquia -- 7
Publisher: Warburg Institute-Nino Aragno Editore
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London; Turin
Language: eng; ita; lat
Number of pages: 229
Subjects: Magic -- History -- To 1500 -- Congresses.; Civilization -- Greek influences -- Congresses.; Magic, Ancient -- Congresses.; Magic in literature -- Congresses.
Genres: Congresses.
Description: Includes discussions of Neoplatonic theurgy, Hermetic astrological talismans, the occult activities of oracles and witches, demon-possession, popular beliefs and party tricks. This book emphasises on showing transmission through time, and across cultural and linguistic borders, and the importance of classical or ancient authorities among writers.
Notes: "Originated as a colloquim with the same title, which took place at the Warburg Institute on 19-20 May, 2000" -- p. vii.

Contributions in English or Italian.

Includes bibliographical references.