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Papyrus British Museum 10808 and Its Cultural and Religious Setting

About Papyrus British Museum 10808 and Its Cultural and Religious Setting

This new reading of a unique Egyptian spell illuminates Egypt's Graeco-Roman Period. The author considers such linguistic features as taboo, the efficacy of magical words and names, and the role of stars and fate in the slaughter of divine enemies as portrayed in the text.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9789004143494
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 260
  • Published:
  • May 31, 2006
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: September 24, 2025

Description of Papyrus British Museum 10808 and Its Cultural and Religious Setting

This new reading of a unique Egyptian spell illuminates Egypt's Graeco-Roman Period. The author considers such linguistic features as taboo, the efficacy of magical words and names, and the role of stars and fate in the slaughter of divine enemies as portrayed in the text.

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