Amulets and talismans / by E. A. Wallis Budge.
Author/creator |
Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934 |
Other author/creator | Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir, 1857-1934. |
Format | Book and Print |
Publication Info | New Hyde Park, N.Y. : University Books, 1961. |
Description | xxxix, 543 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 24 cm |
Subject(s) |
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General note | "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 origin of the amulet, the pentagon, the swastika, the cross (pagan and Christian), the properties of stones, rings, divination, numbers, the Kabbalah, ancient astrology, etc." |
General note | First published in 1930 under title: Amulets and superstitions. |
General note | Includes index. |
Acquisitions source | Laupus- Robert W. Cihak History of Medicine Collection |
LCCN | 61007163 |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Laupus | Books - Stacks | BF 1561 B927A 1961 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |