The Leyden Papyrus
Author | : Francis Llewellyn Griffith |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 1974-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0486229947 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780486229942 |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Leyden Papyrus written by Francis Llewellyn Griffith and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1974-01-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.