That's surprisingly not rare, at least outside the US

Definitely not rare lol

See Gresham College and The Royal Institution.

Thanks, the intro was a bit much. I was getting flashbacks to my undergrad days.

I have not found another broad overview of Egyptian magic better than Ritner. But there are certainly many good books and egyptologists working on specific subjects. I highly recommend the work of Rita Lucarelli who has a great perspective on the subject and specializes in the myriad of lesser known Egyptian spirits (demons).

​@@scrollofthoth8788 How was your trip to Egypt? I visited about 12 years ago, I didn't have the knowledge I have now. I would have loved to seek out Baladi's, to ask them about Heka" wands, & how to make amulets/talisman. "The heka wands were used for protective purposes, as indicated by the depictions of protective deities and inscriptions related to protection against evil forces. The use of hippopotamus ivory." "The truth is that the ancient traditions never died, and they continue to survive within the silent majority, who are called (and they call themselves) Baladi, meaning natives. The loud minority of Egyptians (high governmental officials, academicians, journalists, and the self-proclaimed intellectuals) are described by the silent majority as Afrangi, meaning foreigners. The Afrangi are the Egyptian people who compromised the Egyptian heritage to gain high positions and approval of the foreign invaders of Egypt. As a tool of foreign forces, like Arabs, the Afrangi rule and dominate the Baladi-the natives. The Afrangi are, like their foreign masters, arrogant, cruel, and vain." The Ancient Egyptian Culture Revealed by MOUSTAFA GADALLA

​@@scrollofthoth8788 Maybe another on the level of Ritner is J.F Borghouts? I haven't read it yet "The late J. F. Borghouts was a prominent Dutch Egyptologist known for his extensive work in the field of ancient Egyptian literature and language. Among his notable contributions is the study of ancient Egyptian magical texts, particularly through his publication "Ancient Egyptian Magical Texts." This work has been influential in shedding light on the magical practices, religious beliefs, and ritualistic aspects of ancient Egyptian culture. In "Ancient Egyptian Magical Texts," Borghouts examined a wide range of magical texts and spells from ancient Egypt, providing translations, analyses, and commentary on their content and significance. The book delves into the magical rituals, spells, and incantations found in ancient Egyptian literature and inscriptions, offering valuable insights into the religious and supernatural beliefs of the ancient Egyptians."

Yes

woke virus got them. ISAC is more accurate but less romantic. 'oriental' is archaic and sometimes seen as racist language.

turn your question around(is Jesus Osiris) the answer is yes

@@horsepower33 and Horus as well, it seems.

@@horsepower33 if correct, wouldn't it be correct either way? Why the need to "turn it around", as you say?