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Arcana Mundi
Magic and the Occult in the Greek and Roman Worlds
- First published1985
- TraditionAncient Magic
- Shelf21 books
Georg Luck's sourcebook presents translations of Greek and Roman texts on magic, miracles, daemonology, divination, astrology and alchemy, drawn from poets, philosophers, historians and magical papyri. Each section has an introduction placing the texts in their cultural and intellectual context. Clear and well chosen, it is a valuable resource for students of ancient magic and religion and a convenient way to encounter the primary sources directly.







