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Amulets and Superstitions

Amulets and Superstitions The Original Texts With Translations and Descriptions of a Long Series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian, Gnostic, and Muslim Amulets and Talismans and Magical Figures, With Chapters on the Evil Eye, the Origin of the Amulet, the Pentagon, the Swastika, the Cross (Pagan and Christian), the Properties of Stones, Rings, Divination, Numbers, the Kabbâlâh, Ancient Astrology, Etc - Egypt

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From the evil eye to the crucifix, this treatment presents a thorough and fascinating exploration of amulets and talismans of many cultures and traditions. The British Museum's noted Egyptologist examines the origins of seals, stones, rings, and other items related to Arab, Persian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Gnostic, Hebrew, and other sources.

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ISBN: 9780486235738
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
Edition: New edition
DEWEY: 133.44095
Number of pages: 543
Weight: 623g
Height: 215mm
Width: 135mm
Spine width: 30mm

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