Routledge Greek Magic: Ancient, Medieval and Modern - Routledge Study

Explore three millennia of magical belief and practice in Greek society with this comprehensive Routledge monograph. From Homer's Circe, widely regarded as the first evil witch in Western literature, to modern twenty-first century beliefs in the evil eye, this scholarly work traces magic as one of the most enduring social and religious phenomena in human history. The study draws on an impressive range of sources, including curse tablets from fourth-century B.C. Athens and medico-magical gems, offering insight into how magic functioned across ancient, medieval and modern Greek cultures. This detailed examination reveals magic not as mere superstition but as a significant force shaping Greek society, religion and everyday life across multiple centuries and diverse media.