The Magic Wands of Ancient Egypt | Ancient Architects
发布时间 2019-08-05 17:57:36 来源
摘要
Thousands of years before Harry Potter entered Olivander’s, the ancient Egyptians had already mastered the art of wand making. They were probably not quite as powerful, but they were certainly more beautiful and in this video we are going to look at the art of Egyptian wands and magic, and find out what it was all about.
Through archaeological excavations, it is known that wands were common in the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt and were often featured in burials.
Although they do look more like boomerangs or throwing weapons, all evidence says they were ceremonial as Egyptian throwing sticks have been found to have a different shape and made of a different material.
Learn more about Ancient Egyptian magic, wands, spells and practices in this short video and please subscribe to Ancient Architects channel.
All images are taken from Google Images for educational purposes only.
Sources:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/545740
http://www.experience-ancient-egypt.com/egyptian-religion-mythology/egyptian-magic-and-ritual
https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-writings/ebers-papyrus-0012333
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/544149
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/magic_01.shtml
https://www.livescience.com/63659-ancient-egyptian-magic-spell-deciphered.html
The 6 second clip is from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, all rights reserved: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
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