The Ancient Egyptians Believed in Invisibility Spells

The video explores the Greek magical papyri, focusing on invisibility spells from Greco-Roman Egypt. It details the components of a specific spell, including its invocation and ingredients, and explains the ritual significance of using parts from violently killed individuals. The video contrasts ancient beliefs with modern scientific perspectives, emphasizing that ancient magic had social rather than empirical effects. It highlights the importance of understanding ancient rituals within their historical context, rather than judging them by modern standards.

What is the significance of the invocation in the invisibility spell?

How does the text differentiate between empirical effects and social effects of magical rituals?

What does the author imply about the ancients' understanding of the natural and supernatural worlds?