Papyrus British Museum 10808 and its cultural and religious setting
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Papyrus British Museum 10808 and its cultural and religious setting
（Probleme der Ägyptologie, 24. Bd）
Brill, 2006
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Old Coptic text in Egyptian transliteration with English and German translations; commentary in English
Includes the German translation of pBM 10808 found in Der spätägyptische Papyrus BM 10808 by J. Osing
Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-232) and indexes
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This volume presents a new reading of an extraordinary Proto-Coptic magical text. Papyrus British Museum EA 10808 features a unique spell for a victim of divine wrath composed in the liturgical language of ancient Egypt but in Greek script with a few Demotic signs.
Sederholm reveals a coherent and distinctive text that contributes to the illumination of Egyptian thought in the Graeco-Roman Period just before the great shutdown of the ancient temple learning.
In nine chapters of transcription, translation, and commentary, Sederholm considers such features as taboo, secrecy, and the efficacy of magical words and names. He also discusses the destructive nature of the stars and the role of Fate in the bloody slaughter of divine enemies within the text.
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