Drawing Spirit
The Role of Images and Design in the Magical Practice of Late Antiquity
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Engelska, 2022949 kr
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Beskrivning
A pioneering interdisciplinary study of the art, production and social functions of Late Antique ritual artefacts. Utilising case studies from the Graeco-Egyptian magical papyri and the Heidelberg archive it establishes new approaches, provides a holistic understanding of the multi-sensory aspects of ritual practice, and explores the transmission of knowledge traditions across faiths.