Ancient Greek love magic / Christopher A. Faraone.
Ancient Greek love magic / Christopher A. Faraone.
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Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1999.
Date
1999.
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N133.442/2
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English
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xii, 223 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction. 1.1. The Ubiquity of Love Magic. 1.2. Definitions and a New Taxonomy. 1.3. The Advantages of a Synchronic and Comparative Approach -- 2. Spells for Inducing Uncontrollable Passion (Eros). 2.1. If Eros Is a Disease, Then Erotic Magic Is a Curse. 2.2. Jason's Iunx and the Greek Tradit...
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Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1999.
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Massachusetts
Date Published
1999.
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"The ancient Greeks, commonly resorted to magic spells to attract and keep lovers - as numerous allusions in Greek literature and recently discovered "voodoo dolls," magical papyri, gemstones, and curse tablets attest. Surveying and analyzing these various texts and artifacts, Christopher Faraone reveals that gender is the crucial factor in underst...
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Ancient Greek love magic / Christopher A. Faraone.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-203) and indexes.
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N133.442/2
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74VvoD2lyPed
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvoD2lyPed
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0674033205 (alk. paper)
9780674033207 (alk. paper)
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133.4420938
MMS ID
991013120179702626
