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Heka
The Practices of Ancient Egyptian Ritual & Magic
By David Rankine
Paperback:
196 pages, Publisher: Avalonia (1 Jan 2006)
ISBN-10: 1905297076 | ISBN-13: 978-1905297078
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Synopsis
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The
religious & magical practices of Ancient Egypt had
a profound & lasting effect on the world. To the Ancient
Egyptians magic was part of their everyday life, integral
to both religious, social and healing practices. Magic
was not set apart, it was not just for a select priesthood,
it was used by everyone.
This
volume explores the magical & spiritual practices
from the perspective of the people of this ancient culture,
with advice for making modern adaptations for those wishing
to continue the practice of these techniques in today’s
modern world.
Subjects
covered in this book include:
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What is Heka?
- Ancient Egyptian Worldviews
- The Gods and Goddesses of Magic
- Sacred Symbolism of Colours & Numbers
- The Tools Used
- Sacred Words & Gestures
- Statues & Masks
- Crystals, Metals & Other Materials Used
- Incenses & Perfumes
- Food & Wine for Offerings & Feasts
- The Ancient Egyptian Magical Calendar
- Purification, Sacred Space & Rituals
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