The long life of magical objects: a study in the Solomonic tradition
Introduction : Solomon's cabinet of curiosities; objects from an uncanonical collection -- Magical objects and where to find them -- The signet ring -- Bottles for the demons -- Much ado about knotting -- The metamorphic shamir -- Carpets and other flying devices -- Conclusion: "of the cos...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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University Park, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State University Press
[2019]
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| In: | Year: 2019 |
| Series/Journal: | Magic in history
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Solomon Israel, King
/ Legend
/ Esotericism
/ Magic
/ Art
/ Culture
/ History 300-1700
B Solomon Israel, King / Magic / Material popular culture |
| RelBib Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion BC Ancient Orient; religion CB Christian life; spirituality HB Old Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Solomon King of Israel
Miscellanea
B Magic |
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Table of Contents Blurb |
| Summary: | Introduction : Solomon's cabinet of curiosities; objects from an uncanonical collection -- Magical objects and where to find them -- The signet ring -- Bottles for the demons -- Much ado about knotting -- The metamorphic shamir -- Carpets and other flying devices -- Conclusion: "of the cosmopolitan destiny of magical objects." "Examines a series of powerful artifacts traditionally associated with King Solomon, largely via extra-canonical textual sources--Solomon's ring, bottles to contain evil forces, the so-called Solomon's knot, a shamir, and a flying carpet--and traces their varying cultural resonances"--Provide by publisher |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0271083662 |