Chaldean Magic Its Origin and Development (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161352917)

Chaldean Magic its Origin and Development is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the history, practices, and beliefs of the ancient Chaldean culture. Written by French historian and archaeologist Francois Lenormant, the book delves into the mystical and religious traditions of the Chaldeans, who lived in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) from around the 10th century BCE to the 6th century BCE. Lenormant examines the Chaldean worldview and cosmology, their pantheon of gods and goddesses, and their use of divination and astrology. He also explores the role of magic and ritual in Chaldean society, including the use of talismans, incantations, and sacrifices. The book includes translations of ancient Chaldean texts, as well as illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex symbolism and practices of this ancient culture. Overall, Chaldean Magic its Origin and Development is a fascinating and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of magic, religion, and mysticism in the ancient world.Partial Contents: Magic and Sorcery of the Chaldeans; Chaldean Demonology; Chaldean Amulets and their Uses; Chaldean Sorcery; Comparison of Egyptian with Chaldean Magic; Magic of the Ritual of the Dead; Contrasts between Accadian and Egyptian Magic; Chaldaio-Babylonian religion; Development of Chaldean Mythology; Religious System of Accadian Magic Books; Origin of the Myth of the Zi; Mythology of the Underworld; Religions and the Magic of the Turanian Nations; Early Median Mythology; Finno-Tartarian Magical Mythology; Finnish Demonology; Accadian People and their Language; Altaic affinities of the Accadian Language; Accadian and Altaic affinities; Phonology of the Accadian Language; Origin of the Kushito-Semitic religion; Two Ethnic elements in the Babylonian nation; Chaldaio-Babylonian Cosmogonies; Sumirian Influence in Chaldean and Babylonian Civilization; Influence of the Kushite Mythology in Chaldean Faith; Turanians in Chaldea and Ancient Asia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francois Lenormant
ISBN-10: 1161352910
ISBN-13: 9781161352917
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 428
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.80lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.94d