Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP) Korshi Dosoo on the Papyri Græcæ Magicæ and Western Esotericism
Nov 28, 2019
Papyrologist Korshi Dosoo discusses the Greek Magical Papyri, exploring its history, translation, and cultural context in ancient Egypt. The podcast covers topics like abracadabra words, magical signs, invocations, binding spells, and the linguistic situation in ancient Egypt. It also touches upon the influence of magical papyri on modern society and popular culture, as well as the connection between the Book of Abraham and the Joseph Smith Papyrus.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Value of Greek Magical Papyrus in Translation and the Process of Assembling the Edition
05:43 • 2min
Exploring Magical Practices in Ancient Texts
07:29 • 19min
The Linguistic Situation in Ancient Egypt
26:04 • 27min
The Influence of Magical Papyri on Modern Society and Sociological Theories of Magic
52:35 • 8min
Alistair Kroli's Reading, Stolen Stealer, and the Evolution of the Bornless Rite
01:00:36 • 3min
01:03:10 • 4min
The Translation and Interpretation of the Book of Abraham
01:06:58 • 8min