Journey back in time to the enchanting world of ancient Greece with "Greek Magick Rediscovered: Unlocking the Secrets of Hellenistic Sorcery." This captivating exploration takes you on a mystical odyssey through the depths of Hellenistic magick, offering an in-depth look at its origins, practices, and enduring legacy. The Origins of Greek Magick: Begin your voyage by uncovering the historical roots of Greek magick, tracing its development from antiquity to the present day. Delve into the mystical traditions that influenced its evolution. The Influence of Ancient Greek Mythology: Greek mythology provides a rich tapestry of archetypal deities and symbols, serving as the backbone of Hellenistic sorcery. Explore the profound influence of Greek gods and goddesses on magickal practices. Uncovering Ancient Greek Grimoires: Unlock the secrets hidden within ancient Greek grimoires and magical texts, discovering the spells, rituals, and enchantments practiced by the magicians of the past. Decoding the Symbols and Sigils of Greek Magick: Decode the intricate symbols and sigils that played a pivotal role in Greek magick, gaining a deeper understanding of their significance and power. The Role of Magick in Ancient Greek Religion: Delve into the interconnected relationship between magick and religion in ancient Greece, where spiritual practices and the supernatural were intertwined. The Practice of Greek Ritual Magick: Learn about the rituals and ceremonies employed by Hellenistic sorcerers, and uncover the sacred and mystical aspects of their magickal traditions. Exploring the Tools and Objects of Hellenistic Sorcery: Examine the tools and objects used in Greek magick, from wands to amulets, and understand their ritualistic importance. The Invocation of Greek Deities in Magickal Practices: Discover how magicians invoked Greek deities in their practices, forging connections with powerful entities to influence the physical and spiritual realms. Spells and Incantations in Ancient Greek Magick: Explore the wide array of spells and incantations used in Greek magick, from love charms to curses, and gain insights into their efficacy. Healing and Divination in Hellenistic Sorcery: Witness the ancient Greek traditions of healing and divination through magick, offering glimpses into the methods used for physical and spiritual well-being. Love and Sex Magick in Ancient Greece: Delve into the realm of love and sex magick in ancient Greece, discovering the rituals and spells used to inspire desire, passion, and romance. Protection and Warding in Greek Magick: Uncover the practices of protection and warding, essential for safeguarding against negative influences and entities. Uncovering the Secrets of Greek Necromancy: Explore the enigmatic world of Greek necromancy and the communication with spirits of the deceased. The Role of Astrology in Hellenistic Sorcery: Understand the integral role of astrology in Greek magick, where celestial movements guided magicians in their practices. Modern Applications of Greek Magick: Discover how the ancient wisdom of Hellenistic sorcery can be integrated into modern spirituality and magickal practices. "Greek Magick Rediscovered" serves as a portal to a world where mysticism and magick intertwined seamlessly with the daily lives of the ancients. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious seeker, this book offers a profound and enlightening journey into the heart of Hellenistic sorcery. Unearth the treasures of ancient Greece and experience the transformative power of Greek magick, reignited for the modern era.

Parting company with the trend in recent scholarship to treat the subject in abstract, highly theoretical terms, Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome proposes that the magic-working of antiquity was in reality a highly pragmatic business, with very clearly formulated aims - often of an exceedingly malignant kind. In seven chapters, each addressed to an important arm of Greco-Roman magic, the volume discusses the history of the rediscovery and publication of the so-called Greek Magical Papyri, a key source for our understanding of ancient magic; the startling violence of ancient erotic spells and the use of these by women as well as men; the alteration in the landscape of defixio (curse tablet) studies by major new finds and the confirmation these provide that the frequently lethal intent of such tablets must not be downplayed; the use of herbs in magic, considered from numerous perspectives but with an especial focus on the bizarre-seeming rituals and protocols attendant upon their collection; the employment of animals in magic, the factors determining the choice of animal, the uses to which they were put, and the procuring and storage of animal parts, conceivably in a sorcerer's workshop; the witch as a literary construct, the clear homologies between the magical procedures of fictional witches and those documented for real spells, the gendering of the witch-figure and the reductive presentation of sorceresses as old, risible and ineffectual; the issue of whether ancient magicians practised human sacrifice and the illuminating parallels between such accusations and late 20th century accounts of child-murder in the context of perverted Satanic rituals. By challenging a number of orthodoxies and opening up some underexamined aspects of the subject, this wide-ranging study stakes out important new territory in the field of magical studies.

Original and comprehensive, Magic in the Ancient Greek World takes the reader inside both the social imagination and the ritual reality that made magic possible in ancient Greece. Explores the widespread use of spells, drugs, curse tablets, and figurines, and the practitioners of magic in the ancient world Uncovers how magic worked. Was it down to mere superstition? Did the subject need to believe in order for it to have an effect? Focuses on detailed case studies of individual types of magic Examines the central role of magic in Greek life

Bring the magic of ancient Greece into the modern world with this powerful book full of Strix, Hellenic Polytheist, and Iatromantis practices. Featuring wisdom that used to be only available to scholars, Strix Craft presents Greek magic in a concise format with contemporary ideas and hands-on practices. Oracle guides you through the many compelling facets of the Strix, from its relationship with Greece and Thessaly to how it approaches herbal, healing, and erotic magic. Meet the deities and spirits of Greek magic. Explore how to commune with the dead. Discover the mythology, tools, and festivals of the Strix. This engaging book shows you how to apply ancient magical traditions to everyday life, from performing rituals to working at an altar.

"Parting company with the trend in recent scholarship to treat the subject in abstract, highly theoretical terms, Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome proposes that the magic-working of antiquity was in reality a highly pragmatic business, with very clearly formulated aims - often of an exceedingly maligant kind. In seven chapters, each addressed to an important arm of Greco-Roman magic, the volume discusses the history of the rediscovery and publication of the so-called Greek Magical Papyri, a key source for our understanding of ancient magic; the startling violence of ancient erotic spells and the use of these by women as well as men; the alteration in the landscape of defixio (curse tablet) studies by major new finds and the confirmation these provide that the frequently lethal intent of such tablets must not be downplayed; the use of herbs in magic, considered from numerous perspectives but with an especial focus on the bizarre-seeming rituals and protocols attendant upon their collection; the employment of animals in magic, the factors determining the choice of animal, the uses to which they were put, and the procuring and storage of animal parts, conceivably in a sorcerer's workshop; the witch as a literary construct, the clear homologies between the magical procedures of fictional witches and those documented for real spells, the gendering of the witch-figure and the reductive presentation of sorceresses as old, risible and ineffectual; the issue of whether ancient magicians practised human sacrifice and the illuminating parallels between such accusations and late 20th century accounts of child-murder in the context of perverted Satanic rituals. By challenging a number of orthodoxies and opening up some underexamined aspects of the subject, this wide-ranging study stakes out important new territory in the field of magical studies."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

This collection challenges the tendency among scholars of ancient Greece to see magical and religious ritual as mutually exclusive and to ignore "magical" practices in Greek religion. The contributors survey specific bodies of archaeological, epigraphical, and papyrological evidence for magical practices in the Greek world, and, in each case, determine whether the traditional dichotomy between magic and religion helps in any way to conceptualize the objective features of the evidence examined. Contributors include Christopher A. Faraone, J.H.M. Strubbe, H.S. Versnel, Roy Kotansky, John Scarborough, Samuel Eitrem, Fritz Graf, John J. Winkler, Hans Dieter Betz, and C.R. Phillips.