The Relationship between magical symbols and daily life in Greco- Roman Egypt | ||
| The Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Alexandria University | ||
| Article 17, Volume 18, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 257-281 PDF (2.14 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/thalexu.2021.73952.1055 | ||
| Author | ||
| Doaa Fadel* | ||
| Lecturer in Tourist Guidance department High Institute of Tourism & Hotels - King Marriott – Alexandria | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Everything in daily life of ancient Egyptians associated with magic for example, shapes, papyrus, gods, childhood etc. Ancient Egyptians used different concepts of magic such as Hika. The idea of magic had a long history in ancient Egypt with the relationship between religion and magic in ancient Egypt. It can be analyzed historically and philosophically. In ancient Egypt magic was practiced as legitimated and part of religious worship. Magic was seen a powerful force that worked with the gods and protection. The aim of magic was to divine the future and give power to the deceased. Magic was conceived differently in different ancient Mediterranean societies such as in Greco Roman Egypt. This paper provided a general review to the practice of magic in ancient Egypt. Magic in ancient Egypt can be characterized as an impersonal force that is available for the use of both gods and men. Magic offered a means of communication with the gods and the cosmos as a whole and to influence the desired outcome of an obstacle. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Magic; protection; serpent; amulet; symbol | ||
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