Chaldean Magic Its Origin and Development - Paperback

by Francois Lenormant (Author)

Chaldean Magic its Origin and Development is a comprehensive book written by Francois Lenormant that explores the history and origins of Chaldean magic. The book begins with an introduction to the Chaldean civilization and its beliefs, including their religious practices and their use of magic. The author then delves into the history of Chaldean magic, tracing its development from its earliest roots to its more modern forms. Lenormant discusses the various types of Chaldean magic, including divination, incantation, and the use of talismans and amulets. He also examines the role of the Chaldean priests in the practice of magic, and how they used their knowledge to gain power and influence over the people. The book also includes a detailed exploration of the Chaldean cosmology and their beliefs about the afterlife, as well as their use of astrology and astronomy in their magical practices. Lenormant provides numerous examples of Chaldean magic in action, including spells for healing, protection, and love, as well as rituals for communicating with the gods and the spirits of the dead. Overall, Chaldean Magic its Origin and Development is a fascinating and informative book that provides a thorough exploration of the history and practice of Chaldean magic. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of magic and the occult, and for those interested in learning more about this ancient civilization and their beliefs.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.