Description

Magical Names in Egypt is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, a renowned Egyptologist, that explores the significance and use of magical names in ancient Egyptian culture. The book delves into the belief that knowing the true name of a person or deity gave one power over them, and how this belief led to the development of magical names and their use in various rituals and spells. Budge examines the different types of magical names, including those used for protection, healing, and divination, and provides translations of many of these names from hieroglyphs. The book also includes a discussion of the role of magical names in Egyptian mythology and religion, as well as their continued use in modern times. Overall, Magical Names in Egypt is a fascinating exploration of the ancient Egyptian belief in the power of names and their use in magic.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Egyptian Magic, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131440.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.