Liber II · Ancient Magic
Chapter III
Egyptian Magic
8 min readCippi of Horus: Egyptian Healing Stelae and the Metternich StelaCippi of Horus explained: Egyptian healing stelae showing Horus on the crocodiles, the Metternich Stela, Isis and the seven scorpions, and healing water.7 min readEgyptian Execration Texts: Cursing Enemies in Ancient EgyptEgyptian execration texts explained: red pots and bound figurines naming foreign rulers and rebels, the Berlin and Brussels finds, and rites against Apophis.7 min readMoses the Magician: Mosaic Magic from Exodus to HoodooHow Moses became a master magician in ancient, medieval and modern lore: Pharaoh's sorcerers, the Greek magical papyri, the Sword of Moses and the Sixth and Seventh Books.8 min readThe Egyptian Book of the Dead: Spells for Going Forth by DayThe Egyptian Book of the Dead explained: New Kingdom papyri of afterlife spells, the weighing of the heart, the Papyrus of Ani and its later occult legacy.8 min readThe Pyramid Texts: Egypt's Oldest Spells in the Tomb of UnasThe Pyramid Texts explained: the oldest Egyptian religious spells, carved in the pyramid of Unas at Saqqara to protect the king and lift him to the stars.
Forthcoming in this chapter
2- Egyptian Magic: A Complete Guide
- Egyptian Execration Texts: Meaning, History and Practice