Egyptian Magic — E. A. Wallis Budge

First published in 1899 and enduringly relevant to students of the occult and Egyptology alike, Egyptian Magic by E. A. Wallis Budge remains one of the most comprehensive surveys of magical practice in ancient Egypt ever written. Drawing on his unparalleled expertise as a curator of Egyptian antiquities at the British Museum, Budge explores the full spectrum of Egyptian magical arts — from amulets, talismans, and magical names to spells, wax figures, and the power of the written word — illuminating how magic permeated every aspect of ancient Egyptian religious and daily life. Rich with primary source material including excerpts from the Book of the Dead and other sacred texts, this classic work offers an invaluable foundation for anyone seeking to understand the magical worldview of one of history’s most spiritually sophisticated civilisations.