Amulets and Superstitions by E.A. Wallis Budge is a comprehensive guide to the history and meaning of amulets and superstitions from various cultures around the world. The book explores the origins of these objects and beliefs, as well as their significance in different religions and societies throughout history.The author begins by defining what amulets are and how they differ from talismans and charms. He then goes on to discuss the use of amulets in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other cultures, highlighting their role ...
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Amulets and Superstitions by E.A. Wallis Budge is a comprehensive guide to the history and meaning of amulets and superstitions from various cultures around the world. The book explores the origins of these objects and beliefs, as well as their significance in different religions and societies throughout history.The author begins by defining what amulets are and how they differ from talismans and charms. He then goes on to discuss the use of amulets in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other cultures, highlighting their role in protecting individuals from harm, promoting fertility, and ensuring good luck.Budge also delves into the various superstitions that have been prevalent throughout history, such as beliefs in ghosts, witches, and the evil eye. He explores the origins of these beliefs and their impact on society, as well as the ways in which people have tried to protect themselves from these perceived threats.Throughout the book, Budge provides a wealth of information on the symbolism and meaning behind different amulets and superstitions, including the use of animals, plants, and other natural objects. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers better understand the objects and beliefs he discusses.Overall, Amulets and Superstitions is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of religion, culture, and folklore.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.
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