MAGIC AND THE CLASSICAL TRADITION; ED. BY CHARLES BURNETT.
Edición de la obra Magic and the classical tradition
| Autor | Charles Burnett, W. F. Ryan |
|---|---|
| Editorial | WARBURG INSTITUTE |
| Lugar | LONDON |
| Idioma | und |
| ISBN-10 | 0854811311 |
| Serie | WARBURG INSTITUTE COLLOQUIA; 7 |
| Número de Cutter | B964m |
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.