Orakelsprüche, Magie und Horoskope

This volume accompanies an exhibition by the Austrian National Library, including selections from their extensive papyrus collection that relate to the theme of divination in ancient Egypt. A catalog of the exhibition is included in the volume, along with images of many of the papyri. The articles in this book explore the theme of divination in many ancient cultures: Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Near East.