Magical spells written on papyri around 1,700 years ago ... but the names of the ancient spell writers are ... until she falls in love with the person casting the spell. Animal droppings and magic.

An ancient Egyptian papyrus with an image showing two bird-like creatures, possibly with a penis connecting them, has been deciphered, revealing a magic spell of love.

Archaeologists have discovered the "richly decorated" tomb of an ancient Egyptian dignitary that is filled with magic spells aimed at protecting against snake bites.

A spell usually consisted of two parts: ... Magic in Ancient Egypt by Geraldine Pinch (British Museum Press/University of Texas Press, 1994) Places to visit.

An ancient Egyptian papyrus with an image showing two bird-like creatures, possibly with a penis connecting them, has been deciphered, revealing a magic spell of love.

Ancient magic spells intrigue at Penn Museum. Renee Winkler. For the Courier-Post. Magic. It can bring good things, like prosperity, or bad, like a cow that goes dry.

Archaeologists are trying to decipher magic spells etched onto tiny rolls of gold and silver that they found alongside skeletons of humans buried almost 2,000 years ago.