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it just occured to me that there doesn't seem to be any magic in the greek stories i know. there are diviners / prophets, but no magicians. Isn't this a bit odd? I mean doesn't everyone like a bit of magic?
It is funny how there are only two witches in Greek Mythology: Circe and Medea.it just occured to me that there doesn't seem to be any magic in the greek stories i know. there are diviners / prophets, but no magicians. Isn't this a bit odd? I mean doesn't everyone like a bit of magic?
Hmmm. This is one of those specialty books that a library may not have. Give it a try. Otherwise you might haveI never really thought of the lack of "magic", in Greek Mythology. I guess it is because, I always found the powers of Greek gods and goddesses magical. Thanks for another book that needs to get added to my book list, Joe. Do you think a local library would have it, or am I going to have to use trusty Amazon.com?
thanks again. I'll go with Circe and Medea and check out what they got up to. that 'll give me a start without taking too much on board at once.It is funny how there are only two witches in Greek Mythology: Circe and Medea.
However, magic was alive and well in ancient Greece.
The legends that have gathered around the philosopher Pythagoras see him as a magician.
One of my favorite books on magic is called Arcana Mundi by George Luck.
If you are interested in magical practices in Ancient Greece, this is a page turner.
i was told by a teacher of egyptian literature that the egyptians used to use magic to manipulate the gods - they could force them to do their own will. not very respectful. but i don't think the greeks were that extreme - they always seem respectful in their dealings with the gods - so i think that is just one person to another, but not magic as i see it.I agree I think that the "magic" of Greek mythology was very evident. The Gods had powers that were beyond mortals, there were the witches, and the "powers" of priests and priestesses to bend the Gods to their will with sacrifices.
Not always. Don't forget about stories like the one about Arachne, who wasn't very respectful towards Athene.i was told by a teacher of egyptian literature that the egyptians used to use magic to manipulate the gods - they could force them to do their own will. not very respectful. but i don't think the greeks were that extreme - they always seem respectful in their dealings with the gods - so i think that is just one person to another, but not magic as i see it.
Coincidence?!?! I think NOT!hi myrddin, point taken.
btw, i looked up Circe and Medea briefly. They knew eachother! Circe purified Jason and Medea for something (I'm not sure what). And I believe Circe was Medea's aunty. This is just by the way, seems like quite a co-incidence.
Rightfully so, I think. Arachne proved that she was better than the goddess at her own craft and because of it Athena turned her into a spider. Athena was the sore loser in that one, though Arachne still ended up with the short end of the stick.Not always. Don't forget about stories like the one about Arachne, who wasn't very respectful towards Athene.
She was also the grandaughter of Helios-the sun god, and the daughter of king Aeetes.hi myrddin, point taken.
btw, i looked up Circe and Medea briefly. They knew eachother! Circe purified Jason and Medea for something (I'm not sure what). And I believe Circe was Medea's aunty. This is just by the way, seems like quite a co-incidence.
Hey therehi myrddin, point taken.
btw, i looked up Circe and Medea briefly. They knew eachother! Circe purified Jason and Medea for something (I'm not sure what). And I believe Circe was Medea's aunty. This is just by the way, seems like quite a co-incidence.