The religious and magical practices of the ancient Egyptians have had a profound and lasting effect on the world.
Author(s): David Rankine
196 Pages
Body + Mind + Spirit, Magick Studies
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An exploration of the magical and religious practices of the ancient Egyptians, from both a practical perspective and an ancient Egyptian worldview, spanning the 3000-year-spread of Egyptian culture.
Book Synopsis
The religious and magical practices of the ancient Egyptians have had a profound and lasting effect on the world. Egypt has been described as the "mother of magicians". To appreciate the Egyptian view of magic, we need to accept that to the Egyptians magic was not considered strange or eccentric, but a part of daily life, to which everyone resorted. Magic blended seamlessly with religion and medicine, being seen as part of a holistic worldview.
In this volume these magical and religious practices are explored, from both a historical and practical perspective. The practices are explored from an ancient Egyptian worldview, taking into consideration that the Egyptian culture spread over a period of more than 3000 years. The Egyptians saw the universe as being made of four worlds - the everyday world we live in, the underworld, the sky and the heavens.
Subjects covered in this book include: -What is Heka? -Ancient Egyptian Worldviews -The Gods and Goddesses of Magic -Symbolism - Colours & Sacred Numbers -The Tools Used -Sacred Words & Gestures -Statues & Masks -Crystals & Other Materials used in Heka -Incenses & Perfumes -Food & Wine used in Offerings & at Feasts -The Ancient Egyptian Magical Calendar -Purification, Sacred Space & Rituals
David Rankine is based in London (UK) and is a respected authority on spiritual & magical practices. He is the author of many books, including Climbing the Tree of Life, Circle of Fire & The Guises of the Morrígan. This book, HEKA - The Practices of Ancient Egyptian Magic, is the result of careful research & practical work and is highly recommended to students wishing to pursue practical work within this system.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .45 Inches (D)
Weight: .56 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 196
Genre: Body + Mind + Spirit
Sub-Genre: Magick Studies
Publisher: Avalonia
Format: Paperback
Author: David Rankine
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2006
TCIN: 87743007
UPC: 9781905297078
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-1422
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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