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Magic Wand of hippopotamus ivory (Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate) depicting a procession of deities. The curve of this wand follows that of the hippopotamus tusk from which it was made, but its flat form is reminiscent of the curved throwing sticks used to catch fowl. Powerful protective deities, such as Taweret and Bes, are depicted together with protective uraeus serpents and other mythical creatures. Many of the figures brandish knives to dispel evil spirits. — 04 Jan 2019

Think Egypt Think Magic: Essence of Spells, Incantations, Amulets and Absolute Faith – Part II

*By anand balaji*

*Archaeology & Science*

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Popular stories from different eras of ancient Egyptian history reveal staggering and incredible tales of magical feats that were performed by lector priests, sorcerers and even kings. How much of this was true? Did the masses blindly follow...
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Ancient Sorcery: Antique witch book, black candle and ritual objects. — 26 Sep 2018

From Sorcerer to Saint: The Arcane Life and Magickal Times of Saint Cyprian

*By Charles Christian*

*History & Tradition*

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Of all the saints of the Christian church, one of the most anomalous must surely be St Cyprian who, after his martyrdom in the early 4th century AD, became known as the patron saint of sorcerers. Even more curious is the fact that some 1,700 years...
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Sorcery

Think Egypt Think Magic: Essence of Spells, Incantations, Amulets and Absolute Faith – Part II

From Sorcerer to Saint: The Arcane Life and Magickal Times of Saint Cyprian