Publisher's Synopsis
Amulets and Superstitions is a comprehensive guide to the history, meaning, and use of amulets and talismans across cultures and throughout history. Written by renowned Egyptologist E.A. Wallis Budge, the book explores the various forms and purposes of amulets, from ancient Egyptian scarabs to medieval Christian relics to modern-day lucky charms. Budge delves into the symbolism and mythology behind each amulet, and examines the superstitions and beliefs that have surrounded them for centuries. He also provides practical advice on how to use amulets and talismans for protection, healing, and good luck. With its fascinating insights into the world of magic and superstition, Amulets and Superstitions is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, folklore, and the occult.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.
