--- product_id: 17462108 title: "The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation: Including the Demotic Spells: Texts" price: "340.34 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17462108-the-greek-magical-papyri-in-translation-including-the-demotic-spells store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation: Including the Demotic Spells: Texts **Price:** 340.34 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation: Including the Demotic Spells: Texts - **How much does it cost?** 340.34 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17462108-the-greek-magical-papyri-in-translation-including-the-demotic-spells) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The most comprehensive collection ever published of ancient Greek spells, rituals, and hymns "The Greek magical papyri" is a collection of magical spells and formulas, hymns, and rituals from Greco-Roman Egypt, dating from the second century B.C. to the fifth century A.D. Containing a fresh translation of the Greek papyri, as well as Coptic and Demotic texts, this new translation has been brought up to date and is now the most comprehensive collection of this literature, and the first ever in English. The Greek Magical Papyri in Transition is an invaluable resource for scholars in a wide variety of fields, from the history of religions to the classical languages and literatures, and it will fascinate those with a general interest in the occult and the history of magic. Review: 100 Stars – Essential, Unsettling, and Unlike Anything Else - The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation is one of the most fascinating texts I’ve ever read. It doesn’t present magic as abstract theory or symbolism—it’s practical, direct, and often shockingly specific. The rituals, invocations, and formulas feel immediate, like instructions meant to be used, not just studied. What stands out most is the rawness of it. There’s no attempt to soften or modernize the material. You get the full complexity of the ancient worldview—Greek, Egyptian, and other influences blending together in ways that feel fluid and alive. The names of deities, the voces magicae, the ritual actions—it all carries a weight that’s hard to describe until you experience it. Some parts are strange, some are intense, and some are genuinely unsettling, but that’s exactly what makes it valuable. It doesn’t fit neatly into modern categories of religion or spirituality. It shows you something older, more experimental, and far less concerned with consistency or comfort. The translation itself is solid and readable, which is crucial given how dense and varied the material is. The structure allows you to move between spells and sections without getting completely lost, even when the content becomes complex. This is not a casual read. It’s something you return to, study, and sit with over time. But if you’re interested in ancient magic, ritual practice, or the deeper layers of religious history, this is absolutely essential. Overall, an incredible and deeply impactful text—challenging, strange, and unforgettable. Review: The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation Review - Arrived in great condition. Highly recommend this book to anyone interested Greco-Roman Egypt, or old spells and hymns. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #38,121 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Christian Hymns & Hymnals #44 in Ancient Greek History (Books) #88 in Magic Studies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 553 Reviews | ## Images ![The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation: Including the Demotic Spells: Texts - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZuIPO6cuL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 100 Stars – Essential, Unsettling, and Unlike Anything Else *by R***L on March 31, 2026* The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation is one of the most fascinating texts I’ve ever read. It doesn’t present magic as abstract theory or symbolism—it’s practical, direct, and often shockingly specific. The rituals, invocations, and formulas feel immediate, like instructions meant to be used, not just studied. What stands out most is the rawness of it. There’s no attempt to soften or modernize the material. You get the full complexity of the ancient worldview—Greek, Egyptian, and other influences blending together in ways that feel fluid and alive. The names of deities, the voces magicae, the ritual actions—it all carries a weight that’s hard to describe until you experience it. Some parts are strange, some are intense, and some are genuinely unsettling, but that’s exactly what makes it valuable. It doesn’t fit neatly into modern categories of religion or spirituality. It shows you something older, more experimental, and far less concerned with consistency or comfort. The translation itself is solid and readable, which is crucial given how dense and varied the material is. The structure allows you to move between spells and sections without getting completely lost, even when the content becomes complex. This is not a casual read. It’s something you return to, study, and sit with over time. But if you’re interested in ancient magic, ritual practice, or the deeper layers of religious history, this is absolutely essential. Overall, an incredible and deeply impactful text—challenging, strange, and unforgettable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation Review *by L***N on June 18, 2026* Arrived in great condition. Highly recommend this book to anyone interested Greco-Roman Egypt, or old spells and hymns. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating magical texts *by J***E on April 17, 2003* This collection of magical procedures from Graeco-Roman Egypt is powerful and fascinating. This is serious magic, and potentially dangerous; caution is advised to those who would work many of these operations. Shortly after my wife acquired the magical papyri, I studied the spells and formulae for a research project I was involved in. Strange things began to happen. A wine bottle containing sacred water to be used in an upcoming ceremony suddenly and spontaneously shattered. Now, my theory was that the setting sun had been shining on the enclosed bottle and caused it to explode, but I still felt an occult force at work, and immediately a name jumped into my mind: Typhon/Set. Then I noticed an invocation adressed to Set as the Typhonic being who "shatters all things", to be recited at sunrise and sunset. I found a hymn to Selene - beautiful, evocative, terrifying - that expressed perfectly the essence of the Gorgon which, that very night, was guarding my doorway under the majestic and severe light of the full moon. Magical symbols began appearing to my mind's eye, and I drew one to show my wife, who was reading the papyri at the time; when I gave her drawing, she showed me the page she was reading, and there was the very same symbol. Once again, a very powerful book, an excellent source for those researching the pagan occult arts, and not to be approached by the frivolous. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation: Including the Demotic Spells: Texts (Volume 1) - Hermetica: The Greek Corpus Hermeticum and the Latin Asclepius in a New English Translation, with Notes and Introduction - Hermetica II --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17462108-the-greek-magical-papyri-in-translation-including-the-demotic-spells](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17462108-the-greek-magical-papyri-in-translation-including-the-demotic-spells) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*