Magic in the Ancient World

Fritz Graf

Translated by Franklin Philip

    Acknowledgments

    Introduction

    Naming the Sorcerer

    Portrait of the Magician. Seen from the Outside

    How to Become a Magician: The Rites of Initiation

    Curse Tablets and Voodoo Dolls

    Literary Representation of Magic

    Words and Acts

    Notes

    Bibliography

    Index

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  • A photo of the author

Fritz Graf is Professor and Director of Epigraphy, Chair of Department of Greek and Latin, Ohio State University.