Magic and Divination in the Ancient World

Magic and Divination in the Ancient World
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 9789004497368
ISBN-13 : 9004497366
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Book Synopsis Magic and Divination in the Ancient World by : Leda Ciraolo

Download or read book Magic and Divination in the Ancient World written by Leda Ciraolo and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays focuses on divination across the Ancient World from early Mesopotamia to late antiquity. The authors deal with the forms, theory and poetics of this important and still poorly understood ancient phenomenon.


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