The Leyden Papyrus: An Egyptian Magical Book, edited by F. LI. Griffith
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The Leyden Papyrus: An Egyptian Magical Book, edited by F. LI. Griffith and Herbert Thompson. 1974 softcover. 207 pages, very nice condition.
First complete translation of crucial 3rd-century A.D. manuscript of Egyptian magic, medicine. 15-foot roll of papyrus reveals spells, incantations, aphrodisiacs, invoking various gods. Invoke Anubis and release the dead, conjure up a damned spirit, make magic ointments, blind or kill your enemies, invoke Thoth to bring good fortune, and more. Considered to be the textbook of a practicing Egyptian sorcerer. A transliteration of the demotic script is included, along with footnotes. A great dover book.