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Isis Magic: Cultivating a Relationship with the Goddess of 10, 000 NamesIsis Magic: Cultivating a Relationship with the Goddess of 10, 000 Names by M.Isidora Forrest
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Very thourgh look at Isis in all Her Aspects. Much information not readily available. The second part is a complete system of Isian initiations and practices. Highly recommended.
Mysteries of Isis (World Religion & Magic)Mysteries of Isis (World Religion & Magic) by deTraci Regula
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Good look at Isis throughout history. Large amounts of info on a broad range of subjects (inc. herbalism, purification processes, modern observances etc.). Many rites, rituals and prayers throughout.
Isis in the Graeco-Roman World (Aspects of Greek & Roman Life)Isis in the Graeco-Roman World (Aspects of Greek & Roman Life) by R.E. Witt
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Wonderful academic survey of the cult of Isis in Greece & Rome
The Golden Ass (Penguin Classics)The Golden Ass (Penguin Classics) by Apuleius
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Wonderful novel about Lucius's transformation from man to donkey and back. Interesting information about the Isian mysteries and later cult practice. Much modern Isian liturgy borrows from this source
The Sea PriestessThe Sea Priestess by Dion Fortune
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Novel. Insight into Isian practices in the first half of the 20th Century. Far better read than it sould be. Fortune is terribly under-rated.
The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells: Texts v. 1The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation, Including the Demotic Spells: Texts v. 1 by HD Betz
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Very unusual and very interesting. Not for the faint of heart. Fascinating and highly recommended
Her-Bak: Living face of ancient EgyptHer-Bak: Living face of ancient Egypt by Isha Schwaller De Lubicz
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Novel about a young Egyptian boy's spiritual journey from childhood through his initiation into the temple and beyond. Thought provoking and intelligent.
An Ancient Egyptian HerbalAn Ancient Egyptian Herbal by Lise Manniche
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Useful and scholarly. Unusual book. Well worth a look. Includes kyphi recipes