Publisher's Synopsis
Amulets and Superstitions is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that explores the history and significance of amulets and superstitions throughout various cultures and time periods. The author delves into the origins and meanings of amulets, which are objects believed to have magical powers to protect the wearer from harm or bring good fortune. He also examines the various superstitions that have developed over time, such as beliefs in ghosts, witches, and lucky charms. Budge draws from a wide range of sources, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman texts, as well as folklore and traditions from Africa, Asia, and Europe. The book provides a fascinating insight into the human desire for protection and luck, and how these beliefs have evolved over time.1930. This work consists of the original texts with translations and descriptions of a long series of Egyptian, Sumerian, Assyrian, Hebrew, Christian, Gnostic and Muslim amulets and talismans and magical figures, with chapters on the evil eye, the Swastika, the Cross (Pagan and Christian), the properties of stones, rings, divination, numbers, the Kabbalah, ancient astrology, etc., with twenty-two plates and three hundred illustrations in the text.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.
