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. Probably compilation of practicing Egyptian sorcerer. Transliteration of demotic included.

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The Leyden Papyrus, or The Demotic Magical Papyrus of London and Leiden is basically a book of spells, dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century. It was the key to deciphering the Demotic Ancient Egyptian dialect. Included are spells for curing diseases, obtaining visions, raising the dead and there are also a number of spells for erotic purposes.