Curse Like an Egyptian

Click here to learn about the Execration Texts of Ancient Egypt...

What types of causal dynamics are purported to be involved with such rituals? What (if anything) makes them 'magical'?

Ancient Near Eastern Amulets

Click on the links below to view some lovely protective pieces from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Any favorites?

From the Alexandria Museum:

Falcon

Heart

Bes

Horus

Anubis

Isis

From the NY Metropolitan Museum:

Dragonfly

Fish

Crocodile

Scarabs

From the British Museum:

Lamashtu

Pazuzu

Happy Valentine's Day!

Click here (magiclovespells.com), if you dare... ;)

Message from Above??

Click here (MirrorUK) to learn about a provocative papal coincidence... or perhaps something more??

Why do people view the very same sign through the lens of different agencies?

Hold the Onions

Click here and also here for a brief overview of ancient Babylonian divination rituals...

Can you surmise why the liver was viewed as such an auspicious organ? What roles do medical and empirical knowledge play in such activities? What about religion, and (dare we say) magic?