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Ancient Philosophy, Mystery, and Magic: Empedocles and Pythagorean Tradition Kingsley
Ancient Philosophy, Mystery, and Magic: Empedocles and Pythagorean Tradition
Kingsley
Analyses key aspects of ancient Greek philosophy in their original context of mystery religion, and magic. The author brings to light evidence uncovered about ancient Pythagoreanism and reconstructs the transmission of Pythagorean ideas from the Greek West down to the alchemists and magicians of Egypt, and from there into the Islamic world.
432 pages, 2 maps
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 5, 1996 |
| ISBN13 | 9780198150817 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 432 |
| Dimensions | 141 × 215 × 26 mm · 536 g |
| Language | English |
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