Ancient Greek Love Magic
Author | : Christopher A. FARAONE |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 239 |
Release | : 2009-06-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674036703 |
ISBN-13 | : 0674036700 |
Rating | : 4/5 (700 Downloads) |
Download or read book Ancient Greek Love Magic written by Christopher A. FARAONE and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Greeks commonly resorted to magic spells to attract and keep lovers. Surveying and analyzing various texts and artifacts, the author reveals that gender is the crucial factor in understanding love spells.