Ancient Spellcraft

Ancient Spellcraft is a practical guide to spells, charms, and divination drawn from the religious and magical traditions of ancient Pagan cultures. Laura Perry explores material from Babylonia, Canaan, Egypt, Etruria, Greece, the Hittite world, Minoan Crete, Phoenicia, and the Celtic cultures, placing these practices in their historical and spiritual context.

The book presents workings connected with common human concerns such as protection, prosperity, romance, fertility, healing, and divination. Each working is accompanied by background on the relevant deities and traditions, together with practical, step-by-step guidance. Intended for adult readers interested in Paganism, mythology, and contemporary theistic spellcraft, it approaches ancient sources as a basis for developing a reciprocal relationship with the divine rather than as a purely symbolic collection of rituals.