Category Archives: Books and Resources

Shout Out

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Shout out to my friends with scholarly inclinations: I’m doing some research and I’m looking for some resources on nome cults, that is specific temples (shrines, priesthood, etc.) at specific nomes/cult centres. If there’s any mention on rivalries between nomes … Continue reading →

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Priests of Sekhmet as Healers

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

The other day I stumbled upon this little paragraph in Ritner’s Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice and I just have to share it because many people think of Sekhmet  solely as a destroyer, completely disregarding Her role as a … Continue reading →

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In thanks. SO happy right now!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Ever since last year I’ve been trying to find an affordable copy of the book ‘The Anubieion at Saqqara vol. I – The Settlement and the Temple Precinct’, a survey of the site by D.G Jeffreys and H.S. Smith. A … Continue reading →

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Sacred Scents – Addendum (I)

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

‘ Burning and offering incense was a means of communication between the earthly and divine spheres. Thus it would also serve as a link between the deceased king and the deities in whose company he was believed to travel across … Continue reading →

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Understanding Egyptian Mythology

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

At first glance, Egyptian mythology seems almost impossible to tackle. There’s a myriad of creation myths, legends and tales – some which complement or contradict each other. Then there’s the various mythology of different periods (for example Old Kingdom vs. … Continue reading →

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A Quote

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

‘The tendency to treat funerary texts such as The Book of the Dead as the basis for initiation rites also has ancient precedents. One modern manual of ‘practical’ Egyptian magic recommends its readers to ignore scholarly translations of The Book … Continue reading →

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When stuff’s not working as it should…

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

Try fix it. And if that’s not working either, take a break! At least in this case. Let me explain: For the past two days I have been having problems with my gmail and now my Facebook as well. With … Continue reading →

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Lise Manniche’s Books on ancient Egyptian herbs and sacred scents

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

 These two books - Sacred Luxuries: Fragrance, Aromatherapy and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt (Lise Manniche and Werner Forman) and An Ancient Egyptian Herbal (Lise Manniche) have been a staple in my practice for years.  The Ancient Egyptians believed that scent has a divine origin, … Continue reading →

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Treasured: The Book of the Dead

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

And not just any copy… Behold! I had another copy, which I gave away years ago to a friend who was very interested in ancient Egypt and the time came when I needed my own copy again. I browsed a … Continue reading →

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I have a story to tell

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

And it’s the story of myself and books. I’m one of those. A bookworm. I love books to the point I smell every book I get my paws on. It smells of treasure! Hidden gems of knowledge and wisdom patiently … Continue reading →

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