Title: The Leyden Papyrus
Subtitle: An Egyptian Magical Book
Description: First complete translation of crucial 3rd-century A.D. manuscript of Egyptian magic, medicine. 15-foot roll of papyrus reveals spells, incantations, aphrodisiacs, invoking various gods. Probably compilation of practicing Egyptian sorcerer. Transliteration of demotic included.
Subjects: Egyptian language, Ancient History, Magic, Traditional medicine, Egyptian Magic, Demotic Papyri, Manuscripts (papyri)