Foundations in the Study of Magic, Part 1: Ancient History

Foundations in the Study of Magic, Part 1: Ancient History, available at $69.99, has an average rating of 4.65, with 5 lectures, 3 quizzes, based on 46 reviews, and has 263 subscribers.

You will learn about Insight into the historical foundations of the study of magic from the Pre-history to Classical Antiquity. Ancient History in the Study of Magic This course is ideal for individuals who are Historians, academics, and people interested in learning about the interdisciplinary field of the study of esotericism. It is particularly useful for Historians, academics, and people interested in learning about the interdisciplinary field of the study of esotericism.

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Title: Foundations in the Study of Magic, Part 1: Ancient History

Price: $69.99

Average Rating: 4.65

Number of Lectures: 5

Number of Quizzes: 3

Number of Published Lectures: 5

Number of Published Quizzes: 3

Number of Curriculum Items: 8

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 8

Original Price: $199.99

Quality Status: approved

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What You Will Learn

Insight into the historical foundations of the study of magic from the Pre-history to Classical Antiquity.
Ancient History in the Study of Magic

Who Should Attend

Historians, academics, and people interested in learning about the interdisciplinary field of the study of esotericism.

Target Audiences

Historians, academics, and people interested in learning about the interdisciplinary field of the study of esotericism.

Whether found in the religions of Abraham to Zoroaster, or in the transformation of Alchemy and Astrology to Chemistry and Astronomy, magic plays an important and fascinating role both historically and in modern culture. Discover the historical, psychological and cross-cultural impacts of traditions and practices built on a belief in paranormal phenomena, in relation to traditional notions of religious behaviour. Participants in this lecture series will develop an understanding of some of the oldest forms of human cultural expressions, including witchcraft, magic, and occult experiences. The history behind magic’s role in the scientific revolution will also be explored.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Historical Foundations of Magic

Lecture 1: Introduction and Pre-history

Chapter 2: Historical Foundations of Magic: Bronze Age

Lecture 1: Bronze Age: Mesopotamian Magic

Chapter 3: Historical Foundations of Magic: Iron Age

Lecture 1: Iron Age: Egyptian Magic

Chapter 4: Historical Foundations of Magic: Classical Antiquity

Lecture 1: Classical Antiquity: Mystery Religions

Lecture 2: Secrets of Ancient Magic The Power of Spells, Curses, & Omens

Instructors

R.A. Priddle
Independent Special Collections Librarian and Historian

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