Magic in the ancient Greek world
By: Derek Collins.
Series: Blackwell ancient religions
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9781405132381; 9781405132398
Subjects: Magic, Greek.
Description: "Magic in the Ancient Greek World is an introduction to the practice of magic during the classical period. This book develops a framework for understanding the role of magic in Greek life." "Thematically organized around detailed case studies of individual types of magic, this volume examines the use of spells, drugs, binding curses, figurines, and the specialists who offered them. Collins reveals how each of these magical practices worked and the cultural structures that allowed them to occur."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-197) and index.