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Drawing Spirit

- The Role of Images and Design in the Magical Practice of Late Antiquity

About Drawing Spirit

A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects of ritual practice, and explores the transmission of knowledge traditions across faiths.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783110477283
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 281
  • Published:
  • December 4, 2022
  • Dimensions:
  • 170x244x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 653 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of Drawing Spirit

A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects of ritual practice, and explores the transmission of knowledge traditions across faiths.

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