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Magic in The Odyssey
As a web analyst, who completed many types of research on ancient history, I think that the earliest description of a magical operation in Greek literature was on The Odyssey. This is one of my favorite books. In the Odyssey we meet a definition of magic as a practice aimed at trying to locate......Read More
Posted on: 2008-01-28 15:25:16 |  Rating: | Views: 58 | Comments: 0 | Tags: history  magic  ancient  literature   
Pythagoras - Mathematician or Magician?
I was always anxious to find when was the rise of positive concept of magic in ancient Greece. While doing the research, I discovered that this even, possibly took place somewhere in the sixth century b.c. Among the most famous of these figures between Homer and the Hellenistic period, are the......Read More
Posted on: 2008-01-26 19:38:39 |  Rating: | Views: 189 | Comments: 0 | Tags: magic  ancient  history  myth   
Magic in Roman Literature Part 2
The Romans in fact went further then the Greeks in their condemnation and fearfulness that they generate around their concept of magic. Some examples of are found in the writings of Seneca, the philosopher and playwright, and his nephew, Lucan. Seneca selects some of the most gruesome Greek myths......Read More
Posted on: 2008-01-22 17:04:35 |  Rating: | Views: 61 | Comments: 0 | Tags: magis  history  ancient  myth  literature   
Magic in Roman Literature
My job allows me to find out a lot of amazing facts, historical data, interesting information, and I'd like to share it with you. Much of ancient Roman literature dealing with magic is, basically, retellings of Greek myths. Roman poet Virgils’s Aeneid for example......Read More
Posted on: 2008-01-21 17:28:54 |  Rating: | Views: 51 | Comments: 1 | Tags: ancient  literature  magic  myth 
I like astrology
I am interested in the history of astrology. Why so many great ancient nations oriented their destiny with the stars. Why even now, people try to learn their fate and get advice of astrologists. The history of astrology encompasses a great span of human history and many cultures. The belief......Read More
Posted on: 2008-01-19 22:00:55 |  Rating: | Views: 53 | Comments: 1 | Tags: history  astrology 
I am very happy ...
I am very happy to find myself in this online community - Thoughts.com. Lots of people here enjoy free membership, they share their interests, hobbies, photos, and notes....Read More
Posted on: 2008-01-17 15:29:09 |  Rating: | Views: 36 | Comments: 0 | Tags: happy 

                 
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