Greek Magical Papyri (PGM)

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A body of magical papyri from Greco-Roman Egypt (roughly 2nd century BCE to 5th century CE) containing spells, invocations, and rituals that blend Egyptian, Greek, Jewish, and other religious traditions. They are widely used by modern ceremonial magicians.

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#172 - Magic Older Than The Gods & Egyptian Coffin Texts with Jack Grayle | Glitch Bottle

Glitch BottleFeb 27, 2026

Ceremonial magician and Hekate devotee Jack Grayle explores the ancient Egyptian Coffin Texts, funerary spells written roughly 4,000 years ago, and how they connect to the later Graeco-Egyptian Magical Papyri (PGM). He explains how he uses these texts in his latest PGM course, focused on working with the darkness, and how practitioners can become vessels for the conjuring power of the gods. The episode also includes listener questions about practical magic and devotional practice.

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