Papyri Graecae Magicae, PGM I: Magical handbook with recipes, including hymns

παρεδρικῶς προσγ[ενήσεται] [δαί]μων, ὃς τὰ πάντα μηνὺσει σοι

As an assistant a [dai]mōn (spirit) will [come to you], who will reveal everything to you

ῥητῶς κα[ὶ συνόμιλος] [καὶ συ]ναρσιτῶν ἔσται σοι καὶ συγ-

in plain words, an[d he will be your companion] [and] eat [with] you, and will share your

κοιμώμενος. λαβὼν [πάντας τ]ο̣ὺς̣ χ[ειρὸς] σ̣α̣υ̣τοῦ ὄνυχας καὶ

bed. Take [all t]he nails of your own [hand] and

πάσας σου τὰς τρίχα[ς ἀπὸ κε]φαλῆς καὶ λαβὼν ἱέρακα κιρ-

all your hair[s from your] head, and take a falcon, a kir-

καῖον ἀποθωσον εἰς [γάλα βο]ὸς μελαίνης συμίξας αὐ-

kaios; deify it in [the milk of a] black [c]ow, mixing into

τῷ μέλι Ἀττικόν κ̣α̣ὶ̣ [ἀποθεώ]σ̣α̣ς̣ ἔ̣ν̣δ{ε}υσον αὐτὸν ῥάκει

it Attic honey; and [when you have dei]fied [it], wrap it in a cloth

* ἀ⟦κ⟧χρωτίστῳς, τίθει δὲ̣ [πλησίον] αὐτοῦ τοὺς ὄνυχάς σου σὺν ταῖς

that has never touched skin, and place [beside] it your nails together with the

θριξί, καὶ λαβὼν χα̣[ρτίον βασίλ]ειον ἐπίγραφε τὰ ὑποκείμεν

hairs; and take [a sheet of royal pa]per and write on it the following

ζ(μύ)ρ(νῃ) καὶ τίθει ὡσαύτοως [σὺν ταῖς] θ̣ριξὶ καὶ τοῖς ὄνυξι καὶ ἀνάπλα-

in myrrh, and place it likewise [with the] hairs and the nails, and coat

σον αὐτὸν λιβάνῳ ἀ̣τ̣[μήτῳ κ]αὶ οἴνῳ προπαλαίωι. ἔστιν

it over with [unc]ut frankincense and very old wine. This

οὖν τὰ γραφόμενα ἐν τ[ῷ πιττ]ακίωι αεεηηηιιιιοοοοου

then is what is written on [the sl]ip: aeeēēēiiiioooooy

υυυυ ωωωω[ωωω. γράφε δὲ ποι]ήσας δύο κλίμα

yyyy ōōōō[ōōō. And write it, ma]king two slopes:

α ωωωω[ωωω]

a ōōōō[ōōō]

εε υυυ[υυυ]

ee yyy[yyy]

ηηη οοο[οο]

ēēē ooo[oo]

ιιιι ιιι[ι]

iiii iii[i]

οοοοο ηη[η]

ooooo ēē[ē]

υυυυυυ εε

yyyyyy ee

ωωωωωωω α

ōōōōōōō a

καὶ λαβὼν τὸ γάλα σὺν τῷ μέλιτι ἀπόπιε πρὶν ἀνατολῆς (ἡλίου) καὶ ἔσται

And take the milk with the honey and drink it off before sunrise, and there will be

τι ἔνθεον ἐν τῇ σῇ καρδίαι. καὶ λαβὼν τὸν ἱέρακα ἀνάθου ἐν

something divine in your heart. And take the falcon and set it up in

ναῶι ἀρκευθίνωι, καὶ στεφανώσας αὐτὸν τὸν ναὸν ποίησον

a shrine of juniper wood, and after garlanding the shrine itself, make

παράθεσιν ἐν ἀψύχοις φαγήμασιν καὶ οἶνον ἔχε προπάλαιον,

an offering of lifeless foods, and have very old wine;

καὶ πρὶν τοῦ σε ἀναπεσεῖν λέγε ἄντικρυς αὐτοῦ τοῦ πτοινοῦ ποιή-

and before you recline, speak directly facing the bird itself, having

σας αὐτῷ θυσίαν, ὡς ἔθος ἔ̣χ̣ε̣ι̣ς̣, καὶ λέγε τὸν προκείμενον λόγον

made a sacrifice to it as is your custom, and say the formula set out here:

αεεηηηιιιιοοοοουυυ̣ [υυ]υωωωωωωω ἧκέ μοι, ἀγαθὲ γεωργέ,

aeeēēēiiiioooooyyy[yy]yōōōōōōō. Come to me, good farmer,

Ἀγαθὸς Δ[α]ίμων, αρπον [κνο]υ̣φι βριντατην οιφρι

Agathos Daimon, arpon [kno]uphi brintatēn oiphri

βρισκυλμα αρουαζαρ β[αμεσεν] κριφι νιπτουμιχμουμαωφ

briskylma arouazar b[amesen] kriphi niptoumichmoumaōph.

ἧκέ μοι, ὁ ἅγιος Ὠρίω[ν, ὁ ἀνακ]είμενος ἐν τῷ βορείῳ ἠ̣δ᾽ ἐ-

Come to me, holy Orio[n, who l]ie in the north and who

πικυλινδούμενος [τὰ τοῦ Νε]ίλου ῥεύματα καὶ ἐπιμιγνύων

set rolling [the] streams [of the Ni]le and mingle [them]

τῆι θαλάττῃ καὶ ἀνα[μιγνύων τῇ γ]ῇ καθώσπερ ἀνδρὸς ἐπὶ τῆς συν-

with the sea and [mingle them with the ea]rth, as [with] a man's

ουσίας τ{ῆς}⟨ὴν⟩ σπορὰ{ς}⟨ν⟩, ἐ̣π̣[ὶ θεμελί]ῳ̣ ἀ̣ρ̣εαίσ̣τ̣η̣ ἱδρύσας̣ τὸν κόσμον,

seed in intercourse; who established the world [on an] unshakeable [foundation],

ὁ πρωίας νεός καὶ ὀ[ψὲ πρεσ]β̣ύτης, ὁ τὸν ὑπὸ γῆν διοδεύων

who are young at dawn and [old at evening], who travel through the

πόλο̣ν καὶ πυ̣ρ̣ί̣π̣ν̣εος [....]ω̣ν, ὁ ⟦π̣⟧τὰ̣ πελάγη διεὶ̣ς̣ μη-

vault beneath the earth and, breathing fire, [...]; who let loose the seas in

νὶ α, ὁ̣ [γ]ονὰς ἱ̣ε̣[ὶς ἐ]π̣ὶ τ̣ὸ̣ [ἱερὸν ἐ]ρ̣ινεὸν τῆς Ἡλιουπόλεως διη-

month 1; who [send] seed [on]to the [sacred] fig tree of Heliopolis

νεκέως̣. τ̣ο̣[ῦτο] αὐθεν[τικόν σου] ὄνομα· αρθαθ αβαωθ βακχαβρη.

continually. Th[is is] your au[thentic] name: arthath abaōth bakchabrē.

πεμπόμεν̣[ο]ς̣ ..αβ[.....] ἀναποδίσας καὶ τίθει σεαυτὸν

Being sent [...] [...], step back and set yourself

πρὸ̣ς̣ χρῆσιν τῆς βρώ[σεως κα]ὶ̣ τοῦ δίπνου καὶ τῆς προκει-

to the enjoyment of the fo[od an]d the dinner and the

μ̣έ̣ν̣η̣ς̣ παραθέσεως̣ .[..]. τὸ στόμα πρὸς στόμα συνόμι-

offering that has been set out, [...] mouth to mouth, in company

λος τῷ̣ θ̣ε̣ῷ̣. ειδικε[......].[......] ἡ πρᾶξις α̣[ὕτη].

with the god. [...] [...] th[is] rite.

κρύβε, κρύβε̣ τ̣ὴ̣ν̣ πρ[ᾶξιν καὶ ἄπε]χ̣ε σαυτὸν ἐν ἡμέρ[αις] ζ

Hide, hide the ri[te, and kee]p yourself for 7 da[ys]

συνουσιάσαι γυναικί. Π̣[.......]θεως ἱερογραμματέως πάρεδ(ρος)·

from intercourse with a woman. The assistant of P[...]this the sacred scribe:

π(α)ρ(ὰ) Πνουθίου Κήρυκι σ̣ε̣[βαζομένῳ] [τ]ὸν θεὸν χαίρειν. εἰδὼς

Pnouthis to Keryx, [who reveres] the god, greetings. As one who knows,

προσέταξά σοι τ̣ό̣νδε [τὸν πάρεδρον] πρὸς τὸ μὴ διαπίπτειν

I have prescribed for you this [assistant], so that you do not fail

ἐπιτελ̣ο̣ῦ̣ν̣τ̣[α] τ̣ή̣ν̣δ̣ε [τὴν πρᾶξ]ιν. παρελόμενον τὰ πάν-

as you perform this [rit]e. Having set aside all the

τα καταλ̣ε̣ι̣π̣ό̣μ̣ε[να ἡμῖν ἐν] βίβλοις μιρίοις συντάγμα-

treatises lef[t to us in] countless books,

τ̣α̣ ενπαντννια[.......]τ̣ουντα σ{ε}οι τόνδε τὸν πάρε-

[...] [...] to you, this assistant

δρον ἐπέ⟨σ⟩τ{α}ειλά σο[ι] [......] ἅγιον τόνδε λαμβάνειν

I have sent to yo[u], [...] this holy [one], for

ὑμᾶς καὶ μόνου̣ ἀπ̣ο̣[......]..τος, ὦ φίλ{α}⟨ε⟩ι ἀε̣ρ̣ίων

you to receive, and [...] alone [...], O friend of the aerial

π̣ν̣ε̣υμάτων αἰωρουμ[ένων] [....].. ἐν τοῖς θεολογουμένοις

spirits that hov[er] [...] in what is taught about the gods,

πείσαντες εσχομ̣.[......] [νῦ]ν δὲ ἀπέπεμψα τήνδε τὴν

having persuaded [...] [...]. [N]ow I have sent off this

βίβλον, ἵν̣’ ἐκμάθῃς, [ἔχει γὰρ δύναμι]ν Πνούθεοως λόγος πεί-

book, so that you may learn it thoroughly; [for] the formula of Pnouthis [has the po]wer to

θειν θεοὺς καὶ πάσας τ̣ὰ̣[ς θεάς. ἀπέγραψα] δέ σοι ἐντεῦθεν περὶ τῆς

persuade gods and all the [goddesses. I have written out] for you from it about the

παρέδ̣ρ̣ο̣υ̣ λή̣ψ̣ε̣ω̣ς̣ [ἔστι δὲ ἡ τοῦ παρ]έδρου παράδοσις· πρ̣οα-

taking of an assistant. [This is the] handing-over [of the as]sistant: having first

γνεύσας καὶ ἀ̣π̣ε̣χ̣ό̣μ̣ε̣ν̣[ος παντὸς ἐμψ]ύχου καὶ πάσης ἀκαθαρ-

purified yourself and abstain[ing from everything ani]mate and from all

σίας καὶ ἐν οἵαι βούλει [νυκτὶ ἀνα]βὰς ἐπὶ δώματος ὑ̣ψ̣ηλοῦ,

impurity, on whatever [night] you wish, having [gone u]p onto a high roof,

ἐνδε̣δυμένο̣ς̣ κα̣θαρῶ̣ς̣ [ἐπιδίωκ]ε τὴν πρώτην σύστασιν

dressed in clean clothing, [go through] the first systasis (introduction)

ἀπογιν τ{ο}⟨ῆ⟩ς (ἡλίου) ἑλείας ..[....] [ἔ]χ̣ων τελαμῶνα

as the sun's glow fades [...], [w]earing a

μέλανα ἰσιακὸν ἐπὶ το[ῖς ὀφθαλμοῖ]ς καὶ τ{ὴν}⟨ῇ⟩ μὲν δεξιᾶι χει-

black Isiac band over [your eye]s; and in your right

ρὶ κάτεχε ἱέρακος κε̣φ̣α̣[λὴν καὶ] [..] [ἀ]νατέλλοντος τοῦ (ἡλίου) χαι-

hand hold a falcon's hea[d, and] [...] as the sun [r]ises, greet

ρέτιζε κατασείων τὴν κεφ̣[αλὴν καὶ] [...][δι]ώ̣κων τόνδε τὸν

it, shaking the hea[d, and] [...] [reci]ting this

ἱερὸν⟦ἱερων⟧ λόγον, ἐπιθύων λίβαν[ον ἄτμητον]. καὶ ῥόδινον

sacred formula, burning [uncut] frankincense and pouring

ἐπισπένδων, ἐπιθύσα[ς] [ἐπὶ γηί]νου θυμιατηρίου ἐ̣π̣’ ἀ̣ν̣θ̣ρ̣ά̣-

rose oil as a libation, having made the offering [on an earth]en censer over

κων ἀπὸ ἡλιοτροπίου β̣[οτάνης. ἔσ]ται δέ σοι διώκοντι τὸν λόγον

coals from the heliotrope [plant]. And as you recite the formula there [will] be for you

σημῖον τόδε· ἱέραξ κατ[απτὰς σοῦ] ἄντικρυς σταθήσεται

this sign: a falcon will [fly do]wn and stand opposite [you],

καὶ πτερὰ τινάξας ἐν μέσ[ῳ καθεὶς ε]ὐμήκη λίθον, εὐθὺς ἀνα-

and, beating its wings, [dropping] in the mid[dle] an oblong stone, it will at once

πτήσεται εἰς οὐρανὸν β[αίνων]. [σὺ] δὲ βάσταξον τοῦτον τὸν λίθον

fly up, [going] into the sky. [You], pick up this stone

καὶ λιθούργησον ὡς τάχος [.........]ερον· γλυφέντα δὲ διατρυ⟨π⟩ηας

and carve it as quickly as possible [...]; once it is engraved, bore through it,

καὶ διείρας σπάρτῳ περὶ τ̣[ὸν τρά]χηλόν σου εἴρησον. ὀψίας δὲ

pass a cord through it and fasten it around your [ne]ck. In the evening

ἀνελθὼν εἰς τὸ δωμάτιόν σ[ου πάλι]ν καὶ στὰς πρὸς αὐγὴν τῆς

go up [again] to [your] upper room, and standing toward the light of the

θεοῦ ἄντικρυς λέγε τὸν ὑμ[νικὸν λό(γον)] τόνδ̣ε ἐπιθύων πάλιν τρω-

goddess, directly facing [her], say this hy[mnic formula], again burning

γλῖτιν ζ(μύ)ρ(ναν) τῷ αὐτῷ σχήμ[ατι. πῦρ] δὲ ἀνάψας ἔχε μυρσίνης

troglitis myrrh in the same man[ner]. Having lit [a fire], hold a myrtle

κλάδον .[.]ι̣[....]..ο̣ν̣ σείω̣[ν καὶ χαιρ]έτιζ̣ε τὴν θεόν. ἔσται δέ σοι

branch [...] shaking [it, and gr]eet the goddess. And you will have

σημεῖον ἐν τάχει τοιοῦ[το·] [ἄστρο]ν κατελθὼν στήσεται εἰς μέσον

a sign quickly, like [this]: a [sta]r will come down and stand in the middle

τοῦ δώματος καὶ κατ᾽ ὀλί[γον ἀνα]λυθὲν τὸ ἄστρον, ἀθρήσεις, ὃν

of the roof, and when the star has [dis]solved little by l[ittle], you will behold the one whom

ἐκάλεσας ἄγγελον πεμφθ[έντα σ]οί, θεῶν δὲ βουλὰς σ̣υντόμως

you summoned, an angel se[nt to y]ou; and the counsels of the gods you will shortly

γνώσῃ. σὺ δὲ μὴ δειλοῦ .[πρό]σ̣ι̣θ̣ι̣ τῇ θεῷ, καὶ χεῖρα αὐτοῦ

learn. But do not be afraid: [ap]proach the god, and taking his

δεξιὰν λαβὼν κατα̣[κρά]τ̣ησον καὶ λέγε ταῦτα πρὸς τὸν ἄγγελον·

right hand, [ho]ld it fast, and say these things to the angel,

λαλήσει γάρ σοι συν[τόμ]ω̣ς̣ πρὸς ὅ ἐὰν βούλῃ. σὺ δὲ αὐτὸν

for he will speak to you [promp]tly about whatever you wish. And you,

ἐξόρκιζε τῶιδε [τῷ ὅρκ]ῳ̣ ὅπως ἀκινητός σου τυγχάνω{ι}⟨ν⟩

adjure him with this [oat]h, so that, being immovable from you,

μείνῃ καὶ μὴ προσι̣[....]δὲ παρακούσηι ὅλως. ἐπὰν δὲ

he stays, and does not [...] nor disobeys at all. And when

σοι τοῦτον ὅρκον ἀ̣[ποδ]ῷ ἀσφαλῶς χειροκρατήσας τὸν

he has [giv]en you this oath, holding firmly by the hand the

θεὸν καταπήδα κ̣[αὶ εἰ]ς̣ σ̣τενὸν τόπον ἐνεγκών ὅπου

god, leap down, and, [bring]ing him into the narrow place where

κατοικεῖς κάθ[ισον] π̣ρῶτον δὲ τὸν οἶκον στρώσας καθὼς

you live, se[at him]. But first, having furnished the house as

πρέπει καὶ ἑτοιμ̣[άσας] πα̣ντοῖα φαγήματα οἶνον δὲ Μεν-

is fitting and prep[ared] all kinds of foods, and Mendesian

δήσιον προανά[πεσε ε]ἰς τὸν θεόν, ὑπηρετοῦντος παιδὸς

wine, [recline] beforehand, facing the god, with a boy serving

ἀφθόρου καὶ σιγὴ[ν] ἔ̣χοντος, ἄχρις ἄν ἀπίῃ ὁ̣ ἄ̣[γγ]ελος.

who is uncorrupted and keeps silen[ce] until the a[ng]el departs.

σὺ δὲ λόγ{ος}⟨ῳ⟩ πρόπεμ[πε] τ̣{ῷ}⟨ὸν⟩ θε{ῷ}⟨ὸν⟩· ἕξω φιλῶν σε πάρεδρον,

And you, with a speech, escort the god: 'I shall keep you, loving you, as assistant,

[ὑπ]ηρετοῦντά μοι, ὡς ἄν εἴπω, τάχος, τῇ

[se]rving me, as I say, quickly, by

σῇ⟦συ⟧ δυνάμει ἤδη ἔ[γ]γ̣α̣ιος ναὶ ναί, φαῖνέ μοι, θεέ. καὶ αὐ-

your power, now on earth; yes, yes, appear to me, god.' And you

τὸς σὺ λάλησον ἀνακ̣[εί]μενος πρὸς ἃ φράζεις συντόμως.

yourself, reclining, speak briefly about the things you put forward.

πειρῶ δὲ τοῦτον ὁρκισ̣{θ̣}⟨μ⟩ον αὐτόν, πρὸς ⟨ὅ⟩ θέλεις. ἐπὰν δὲ ὧρ(αι) γ

Test this adjuration on him, for whatever you want. And when 3 hours

γένωνται, καὶ εὐθὺς ἀγαπηδήση ὁ θεός· κέλευε δὲ τῷ

have passed and at once the god leaps up, order the

τὰς θύρας τρέχειν π̣αιδὶ. λέγε δὲ χώρει, κύριε, θεὲ μάκαρ

boy to run to the doors. And say: 'Depart, lord, blessed god,

ὅπου διηνεκῶς σὺ ε̣ἶ̣{ς} ὡς βούλει, καὶ ἀφανής ἐστιν ὁ θεός

to where you always are, as you wish,' and the god is no longer seen.

αὕτη ἡ ἱερὰ λῆψις τοῦ παρέδρου. γινώσκεται ὅτι οὗτός ἐστιν

This is the sacred taking of the assistant. It is understood that this is

ὁ θεός πνεῦμά ἐσ̣τ̣ιν ἀέριον, ὃ εἶδες. ἐὰν ἐπιτάξῃς παραυτὰ

the god; what you saw is an aerial spirit. If you give an order, at once

τὸ ἔργον ἐπιτελεῖ ὀνε̣ι̣ροπομπεῖ ἄγει γυναῖκας ἄνδρας δίχα

he performs the task: he sends dreams, he brings women [and] men without

οὐσίας, ἀναιρεῖ, καταστρ̣έφει, ἀναρίπτει ἀνέμους ἐκ γῆς, βαστάζει

ousia (magical material); he kills, he overturns, he stirs up winds from the earth, he carries

χρυσόν, ἄργυρον, χαλ̣χὸν, καὶ δίδωσί σοι ὅταν χρεία γε̣{γέ}νηται.

gold, silver, bronze, and gives [them] to you whenever there is need.

λύει δὲ ἐκ δεσμῶν̣ [ἁ]λύσεσι φρουρούμενον, θύρας ἀνοίγει,

He frees from bonds one guarded with [c]hains, he opens doors,

ἀμαυροῖ, ἵνα μηδεὶς κ̣αθόλου σε θεωρήσῃ, πυρφορεῖ, ὕδωρ

he makes [you] unseen, so that no one at all may see you; he carries fire; water

φέρει οἶνον, ἄρτον καὶ [ὃ] ἂ̣ν ἐθέλῃς ἐκ τῶν ἐδεσμάτων· ἔλαι-

he brings, wine, bread, and [whatever] you want of foods: oil,

ον, ὄξος, χωρὶς ἱχθύων μ̣[ό]νων λαχάνων δὲ πλῆθος ὃ θέλεις.

vinegar, with the sole exception of fish; and vegetables in whatever quantity you want.

ἄξει δὲ κρέας δὲ χοίρε̣ιον̣⟦λοίρειον⟧ [τ]ο̣ῦτο {ἅ}⟨ὅ⟩λως μὴ λέξῃς ποτὲ ἐνεγ-

He will bring meat; but pork, this you must never at all tell him to

κεῖν καὶ ὅτε⟦ὅδε⟧ βούλει δεῖ[π]ν̣ον ποιῆσαι⟦...ῆσαι⟧ λέγε πᾶν χώρημα

bring. And when you want to give a dinner, say [so]. Any room

εὐ̣πρε̣πὲς̣ θ̣εω̣ρήσ̣α̣ς̣, [κέ]λ̣ευ̣ε τούτῳ στρῶσαι ταχέως

that you see is suitable, [or]der him to furnish quickly

καὶ συντόμως. εὐθὺς [δὲ] θ̣ήσει χρυσόροφα δώματα τοίχους

and promptly. At once he will set up gold-roofed halls; walls

τούτοις μ̣α̣ρμαρωθέ̣[ν]τα̣ς ὄψῃ κ(αὶ) τα̣ῦτα ἡγεῖται μὲν ἀληθῆ

faced with marble you will see in them; and these one reckons real,

τὰ δὲ βλέπεσθαι μόνο̣[ν] οἶνον δὲ πολυτελῆ καθὼς πρέπει

and those only seen. And costly wine, as is fitting

ἐξαρτίσαι τὸ δεῖπνον λ[α]μ̣πρῶς συντόμως δαίμονας οἴ-

to furnish the dinner splendidly. Promptly he will bring daimones

σει καὶ τοὺ ὑπηρετοῦ̣ν̣[τά]ς σοι̣ ζωστοὺς κοσμήσει. τούτους

and will array those who serve you, girded. These

σ̣υ̣ν̣τ̣ό̣μως ποιεῖ κα̣[ὶ] [..........] κελεύσῃς διακ̣ο̣ν̣[ῆσαι]

he makes promptly, an[d] [...] you order [him] to se[rve],

ποιήσει καὶ ὄψῃ π̣ρ̣ο̣[τερή]σ̣ο̣ντα ἄλλοις· ἵστησι πλοῖα καὶ π̣ά̣[λιν]

he will do, and you will see him exc[el] others. He stops ships and ag[ain]

ἀπολύει ἵστησι πονη̣[ρὰ δαιμ̣]ό̣ν̣ι̣α̣ π̣λεῖστα, θῆρας δὲ παύει κ̣αὶ ὀ̣-

releases [them]; he stops very many [evil] [daim]onia; he checks wild beasts, and the

δόντας ῥήξει ἑρπετ̣[ῶν ἀνη]μέρων συντόμως. κύνας δ̣ὲ

teeth of [sav]age reptiles he will promptly break. And dogs

κοιμ̣ίζε̣ι̣ κα̣ὶ ἀφώνο̣[υς ποι]ή̣σι μεταμορφοῖ δὲ εἰς ἥν ἐὰν

he puts to sleep and [ma]kes voiceless. He transforms [you] into whatever

βούλη̣ μορφὴν θη̣[ρίο]υ̣, πετηνοῦ, ἐνύδρου, τετραπόδου,

shape you wish, of a [bea]st, a winged creature, a water creature, a four-footed creature,

ἑρπετοῦ. βαστάξει σ[ε εἰς] ἀέρα καὶ πάλιν ῥίψει σε εἰς κλύδων-

a reptile. He will carry y[ou into] the air and again hurl you into the billows

α ποντίων ποταμ̣[ῶν κα]ὶ̣ ε̣ἰ̣ς̣ ῥακ̣ας θαλασσίων πήξ̣ει δὲ ποτ̣α̣-

of the sea's rive[rs an]d into the breakers of the seas; he will freeze

μοὺς καὶ θάλασσα̣[ν συντ]ό̣μως καὶ ὅπως ἐνδιατρέχῃς

rivers and se[a promp]tly, so that you can run about on them

σταδίως, ὡς βούλει. μά[λιστα] δὲ καθέξει σοῦ θελήσαντός

on your feet, as you wish. [Above all], he will hold back, if you ever

π̣ο̣τ̣ε̣ τὸν ἄφρον αν[....]ο̣ν̣ καὶ ὅταν θέληις ἄστρα κατενεγ-

wish it, the foam [...], and whenever you wish to bring down

κεῖν, ὁπόταν δε θέλη̣ι̣[ς τὰ θερ]μ̣ὰ ψυχρὰ ποιῆσαι καὶ τὰ ψυχρὰ

stars, and whenever you wi[sh] to make [hot] things cold and cold things

θερμά, λύχνους ἀνά[ψει κ]α̣ὶ κατασβέσει πάλιν, τείχη δὲ

hot; he will li[ght] lamps [an]d put them out again; walls

σείσει καὶ πυρίφλογα [ποι]ή̣σει, δουλεύσει σοι ἱκανῶς

he will shake and [ma]ke blaze with fire; he will serve you fully

εἰς ἃ̣ ἂ̣ν ἐπινοήσῃς, ὦ μα̣[κάρι]ε̣ μύστα τῆς ἱερᾶς μαγείας, καὶ ἐπι-

in whatever you devise, O [bless]ed initiate of the sacred magic, and

τελέ̣σ̣ε̣ι̣ σ̣ο̣ι̣ ὁ κράτιστος π̣[άρ]εδρος οὗτος, ὁ καὶ μόνος κύριος

this most mighty as[sis]tant will accomplish [it] for you, he who is also sole lord

τοῦ ἀέρος, καὶ συνφων[ή]σουσι πάντα οἱ θεοί· δίχα γὰρ τούτου

of the air; and the gods will agree in everything, for without him

οὐδέν ἐστιν. μηδενὶ [ἄλλῳ με]ταδῷς, ἀλλὰ κρύβε, πρὸς Ἡλ(ίου),

nothing exists. Share it with no [one else], but hide, by Helios,

ἀ̣ξιωθεὶ̣ς̣ ὑ̣π̣ὸ̣ τοῦ κυρί[ου θεοῦ], τὸ μέγα τοῦτο μυστήριον. ἔστιν

since you have been deemed worthy by the lord [god], this great mystery. This is

αυωι πταυχαρηβι αωυαωβιαυ πταβαιν ααααααα·

auōi ptaucharēbi aōuaōbiau ptabain aaaaaaa;

αεηιουωυωοιηεα χαχαχ χαχαχ χαρχαραχαχ αμουνηι

aeēioyōyōoiēea chachach chachach charcharachach amounēi

ιαεωβαφρενεμουνοθιλ̣αρικριφιαευεαιφιρκιραλιθον-

iaeōbaphrenemounothilarikriphiaeyeaiphirkiralithon-

υομενερφαβωεαι χαθαχ φνεσχηρ φιχρο φνυρω φωχωχοχ

uomenerphabōeai chathach phneschēr phichro phnyrō phōchōchoch

ιαρβαθα γραμμ̣η φιβαωχνημεω. ο̣ὗ̣τός ἐστιν ὁ λό(γος) ὁ λεγό-

iarbatha grammē phibaōchnēmeō. This is the formula that is spoken

μενος πρὸς (ἥλιον) ἑπτάκις ἑπτά. ἔστιν δὲ ὁ γλυφόμενος εἰς τὸν

to the sun seven times seven. And what is engraved on the

λίθον (Ἡλί)ωρος ἀνδρι̣ὰ̣[ς] λεοντοπρόσωπος, τῇ μὲν ἀριστερᾷ

stone is Helioros, a lion-faced figure, holding in his left

χειρὶ κρατῶν πόλον καὶ μάστιγα, κύκλῳ δὲ αὐτοῦ δράκοντα

hand a celestial sphere and a whip, and around him a serpent

οὐροβόρον⟦οὐροβόλον⟧, ὑπὸ δὲ τὸ ἔδαφος τοῦ λίθου τὸ (ὄνομα) τοῦτο κρύβε· αχα

biting its tail; and under the base of the stone hide this name: acha

αχαχα χαχ χαρχαρα χαχ. καὶ διειρήσας σπάρτωι Ἀνου-

achacha chach charchara chach. And threading it on an Anubian

βιακῶι φόρει περὶ τὸν τράχηλον. λόγος (σελήνῃ)· ινουθω

cord, wear it around your neck. Formula to the moon: inouthō

πτουαυμι· ανχαριχ· χαραπτουμι· ανοχα αβιθρου

ptouaumi; ancharich; charaptoumi; anocha abithrou

αχαραβαυβαυ βαραθιαν ατεβ δουανανου· απτυρ πανορ

acharabaubau barathian ateb douananou; aptyr panor

παυραχ· σουμι φορβα· φο̣ριφορβαραβαυ· βωηθ· αζα· φορ· ριμ

paurach; soumi phorba; phoriphorbarabau; bōēth; aza; phor; rim

μιρφαρ· ζαυρα· πταυζου χωθαρπαραχθιζου· ζαιθ· ωτραυ

mirphar; zaura; ptauzou chōtharparachthizou; zaith; ōtrau

ιαβουκαταντουμιβαθαραχθιβιανοχ ταῦτα εἰπὼν

iaboukatantoumibatharachthibianoch. When you have said this,

ὄψει τινὰ ἀστέρα ἐκ τοῦ ⟨οὐρανοῦ⟩ κατ’ ὀλίγον ἀναλυόμενον καὶ θεο-

you will see a star from the sky dissolving little by little and being

ποιο̣ύμ̣[ε]ν̣ον. σὺ δὲ προσιὼν καὶ δεξάμενος τῆς χειρὸς

made a god. And you, approaching and taking [him] by the hand,

καταφ[ιλ]ῶ̣ν λέγε τὸν αὐτὸν λόγον ·ωπταυμιναφθαυβι

and k[iss]ing [him], say the same formula: ōptauminaphthaubi

μαιουθ[..]ουμητροβαλ· ραχηπτουμι αμμωχαρι

maiouth[...]oumētrobal; rachēptoumi ammōchari

αυθει· α[.]ταμαρα· χιωβιταμ· τριβωμις· αραχθισαρι

authei; a[...]tamara; chiōbitam; tribōmis; arachthisari

ραχι· ια[κ]ο̣υβι ταυραβερωμι ανταβιταυβιταυ. σοι εἰ-

rachi; ia[k]oubi tauraberōmi antabitaubitau. When you have

πόντι ἀ̣[π]ο̣κριθήσεται, σὺ δὲ αὐτῷ λέγε· τί ἐστιν τὸ ἔνθεόν

spoken, he will [a]nswer you, and you say to him: 'What is your divine

σου ὄν̣[ομ]α; μήνυσόν μοι ἀφθόνως, ἵνα ἐπικαλέσω-

na[m]e? Reveal it to me ungrudgingly, so that I may call upon

μαι α[ὐτό. ἔσ]τιν δὲ γραμμάτων ιε σουεσολυρφθημωθ

[it].' [It] has 15 letters: souesolyrphthēmōth.

ἔστιν δὲ καὶ τὰ ἑξῆς λεγόμενα· δεῦρό μοι, βασιλεῦ, θν θεῶν,

And the following is also to be said: 'Come to me, king, god of gods,

ἰσχυρὸν, ἀπέραντον, ἀμίαντον, ἀδιήγητον, Αἰῶνα κα-

mighty, boundless, undefiled, indescribable, Aion, firmly

τεστηριγμ̣ένον· ἀκίνητός μου γίνου ἀπὸ τῆς σήμερον

established: be immovable from me from this

ἡμέρας ἐπὶ τὸν ἅπαντα χρόνον τῆς ζωῆς μου. ἔπειτα

day on, for the whole time of my life.' Then

ἐρώτα αὐτὸν κατὰ τῶν αὐτῶν ὅρκων. ἐὰν τὸ ὄ(νομα) σοι εἴπῃ, σὺ δὲ

question him under the same oaths. If he tells you the name, then

τῆς χειρὸς αὐτοῦ λαβὼν κάτελθε κ(αὶ) κατάκλινον αὐτόν, ὡς

take him by the hand, go down, and have him recline, as

προεῖπον, παρατιθῶν αὐτῷ ἐξ ὧν μεταλαμβάνεις βρω-

I said before, setting before him some of the foods

τῶν καὶ ποτῶν. ἐπὰν δὲ ἀπολύσῃς αὐτὸν, μετὰ τὸ ἀποστῆ-

and drinks you partake of. And when you release him, after he has

ναι ἐπίθυε αὐτῷ τὰ προκείμενα καὶ σπένδε οἶνον, κ(αὶ) οὕτως

departed, burn as an offering to him the things prescribed and pour wine, and so

τῷ κραταιῷ ἀγγέλῳ φίλος ἔσει· ἀποδημοῦντί σοι συν-

you will be a friend of the mighty angel. When you travel he will

αποδημήσει, πενομένῳ χρήματα δώσει, ἐρεῖ σοι τὰ μέλλοντα

travel with you; when you are poor he will give you money; he will tell you what is going

γενέσθαι καὶ πότε καὶ ποίῳ χρόνῳ νυκτὸς ἢ ἡμέρας. ἐὰν

to happen, and when, and at what time of night or day. And if

δέ τί⟨ς⟩ σε ἐρωτήσῃ⟦ερωτησαι⟧· τί κατὰ ψυχὴν ἔχω; ἢ· τί μοι ἐγένετο ἤγε μέλλει

anyone asks you, 'What do I have in mind?' or 'What has happened to me, or what is going

γενέσθαι; ἐπερώτα τὸν ἄγγελον, καὶ ἐρεῖ σοι σιωπῇ· σὺ δὲ

to happen?', question the angel, and he will tell you in silence; and you

ὡς ἀπὸ σε̣αυτοῦ λέγε τῷ ἐπερωτῶντί σε. τελευτήσαντός σου

speak to the one asking you as if from yourself. When you die

τὸ σῶμα π̣ε̣ρ̣ι̣σ̣τελεῖ⟦π̣ε̣ρ̣ι̣σ̣τε...⟧, ὡς πρέπον θεῷ, σοῦ δὲ τὸ πνεῦμα βαστά-

he will lay out your body, as befits a god, and taking up your spirit

ξας εἰς ἀέρ[α ἄ]ξει σὺν αὑτῷ. εἰς γὰρ Ἅιδην οὐ χω̣ρήσει ἀέριον

he will lead it into the air with him. For into Hades will not go an aerial

πνεῦμα συ[σταθ]ὲν κραταιῷ παρέδρῳ· τούτῳ γὰρ πάντα

spirit that has been [join]ed to a mighty assistant; for to him all things

ὑπόκειτα̣ι̣. ὅτ̣α̣ν δὲ θέληις τι πρᾶξαι, εἰς ἀέ̣ρ̣α̣ λέγε τὸ ὄ(νομα)

are subject. Whenever you want to do something, say into the air the name

μόνον καὶ [ἐλθέ] [μοι], [κ]αὶ ὄψῃ αὐτόν καὶ ἐγγύς σου ἑστῶτα, καὶ λέγε

only, and '[come] [to me]', [a]nd you will see him standing near you; and say

αὐτῶι· ποίησ̣ο̣ν̣ τοῦτο τὸ ἔργον, καὶ ποιεῖ παραυτὰ καὶ ποιήσας ἐρεῖ

to him, 'Do this task', and he does it at once, and when he has done it he will say

σοι· τί ἄλλο βούλει; σπεύδω γὰρ εἰς οὐρανόν. ἐὰν δὲ μὴ ἔχῃς

to you, 'What else do you want? For I am hurrying to heaven.' If you do not have [anything]

παραυτὰ ἐπιτάξαι, λέγε αὐτῷ· πορεύου, κύριε, καὶ ἀπελεύ-

to order at once, say to him, 'Go, lord', and he will

σεται. οὕτω̣ς̣ ο̣ὖ̣ν ὁ θεὸς ὑπὸ σοῦ μόνου θεωρηθήσεται, οὐδὲ

depart. In this way the god will be seen by you alone, nor

φωνήν ποτε αὐτοῦ οὐδεὶς ἀκούσει λαλοῦντος, εἰ μὴ σὺ αὐ-

will anyone ever hear his voice when he speaks, except you

τὸς μόν[ο]ς̣. ἐ̣ρεῖ δέ σοι περὶ κα̣τακλίσεως ἀνθρώπου, ἠ ζήσε-

yourself alone. He will tell you about a person lying sick, whether he will live

ται ἢ τελε̣[υτ]ή̣σ̣ει, καὶ ποίᾳ ἡμέ̣ρ̣αι καὶ ποίαι ὥραι νυκτός.

or [di]e, and on what day and at what hour of the night.

δώσει δέ [σοι καὶ] ἀγρίας⟦αγριος⟧ β̣ο̣τάνας καὶ πῶς θ̣ε̣ρ̣[απ]εύσεις, κ(αὶ) ὡς

He will give [you also] wild herbs and [show] how you will heal, and as

θεὸς προ̣[σ]κ̣υ̣ν̣ηθήσει ἔχων τὸν θεὸν φίλ̣[ο]ν. ταῦτα ε̣ὖ ἀ̣ν̣ύσει

a god you will be worshipped, having the god as a friend. These things will be well accomplished

ὁ κρατα̣ι̣[ὸ]ς̣ πάρεδρος. ταῦτα οὖν μηδενὶ πα̣ρ̣αδίδου, εἰ μὴ

by the mighty assistant. So hand these things on to no one, except

μόνῳ [τῷ] ε̣ἰσχινῶι υἱῶι σου ἀξιοῦντι τὰ π̣[α]ρ’ ἡμῶν ῥηθέν-

only to your own son, when he asks for the workings told

τα ἐνεργ̣[ή]ματα. διευτύχει. τὸ δὲ λεγόμενον πρὸς (ἥλιον) οὐδὲν

by us. Farewell. As for what is said to the sun, nothing

κατέχων̣, ὁ τὸ ισχυρὸν ὄνομα ἔχων τὸ καθηγιασμένον

you who hold fast, you who have the mighty name that is hallowed

[ὑ]π̣ὸ̣ π̣ά̣ν̣τ̣ω̣ν ἀγγέλων· ἐπάκουσόν μου, ὁ κτίσας δεκα-

[b]y all angels: hear me, you who created the

νοὺς κρ̣[α]ταιοὺς καὶ ἀρχαγγέλους, ᾧ παρε̣σ̣τ̣ήκασιν μυριά-

mighty decans and archangels, beside whom stand countless

δες ἀγγ[έλ]ων ἄφατοι·* κατ’ οὐρανὸν ὑψώθησαν, καὶ κύρι-

myriads of angels; they were exalted throughout heaven, and the

ος ἐπεμ[α]ρ̣τύρησεν τ̣ῇ̣ σ̣ο̣φ̣ί̣ᾳ̣ σ̣ο̣υ̣ καὶ κατηυλόγ̣η̣σ̣έν

lord bore witness to your wisdom and blessed

σου δύν[α]μιν καὶ εἶπέν σε σθένε̣ιν̣ κ̣αθ’ ὁμοιότητ̣α̣ αὐτοῦ,

your power, and said that you are strong in his likeness,

ὅσσαι καὶ̣ [α]ὐτὸς σ̣θέ̣ν̣ει. ἐπικαλο̣ῦ̣μ̣αί σε, κύριε τῶν πάντων, ἐν ὥραι ἀ̣νάγ̣-

as much as [h]e himself is strong. I call on you, lord of all, in an hour of

κης, ἐ̣π̣ά̣[κ]ουσόν̣ μ̣ο̣υ̣, ὅ̣τ̣ι̣ θ̣λ̣ί̣β̣ε̣τ̣α̣ί̣ μου ἡ ψυχὴ καὶ ἀποροῦ-

need: hear me, for my soul is afflicted and I am at a

μαι ..[..]ω̣ν̣ α̣β̣ο̣υ̣........ μ̣ο̣ι̣, ὁ κυριεύων πάντων

loss [...] [...] me, you who are lord of all

ἀγγέλων, ὑ̣π̣ε̣ρ̣ά̣σπισόν μου πρὸς πᾶσαν ὑπεροχὴν̣ ἐξου-

angels: shield me against every overmastering

σίας δαίμονος ἀε[ρί]ο̣υ̣ [καὶ εἱ]μ̣α̣ρ̣μένης. ναί, κύριε, ὅτι ἐπικα-

power of an ae[ri]al daimōn (spirit) [and of F]ate. Yes, lord, for I invoke

ἴβεως Ἑρμαϊκῆς πτερὰ ζ, ὕδωρ πηγαῖον. ταῦτα καύσας ποί-

7 feathers of a Hermaic ibis, spring water. Burn these, then

ει καὶ γράφε. ἀμαύρωσις δοκίμη. μέγα ἔργον·

prepare [it] and write. Invisibility, tested. A great work:

λαβὼν πιθήκου ὀφθαλμὸν ἢ νέκυος βιοθανάτου ταῦτα τρί-

take the eye of an ape or of a corpse that died a violent death, and grind

ψας σὺν ἐλαίῳ σουσίνῳ καὶ βοτάνην ἀγλαοφωτίδος τρί τὸ ῥόδον λέγει-

these with lily oil and the herb aglaophotis; and, grind- 'it means the rose' -

βων δὲ αὐτὰ ἐκ τῶν δεξιῶν εἰς τὰ εὐώνυμα λέγε τὸν λό(γον)-

ing them from right to left, say the formula

γον, ὡς ὑπόκειται· ανοκ ανουπ ανοκ ουσιρφρη ανοκω

as set out below: anok anoup anok ousirphrē anokō

σωτ σωρωνουιερ ανοκ πε ουσιρε πεντα σητ τακο

sōt sōrōnouier anok pe ousire penta sēt tako

ἀνάστηθι, δαίμων καταχθόνιε ϊωερβηθ ϊωφαρβηθ ϊω

Rise up, underworld daimōn (spirit), ïōerbēth ïōpharbēth ïō

πακερβηθ ϊωαπομψ, ὃ ἐὰν ἐπιτάξω ὑμῖν ἐγὼ ὁ δ(ε)ῖ(να), ὅπως

pakerbēth ïōapomps, [in] whatever I, NN, command you, so that

ἐπήκοοί μοι γένησθε. ἐὰν δὲ θελήσῃς ἄφαντος γενέ-

you may be obedient to me. And if you want to become invisible,

σθαι, χρῖσόν σου τὸ μέτ⟦ο⟧ωπον μόνον ἐκ τοῦ συνθέματος,

anoint only your forehead with the mixture,

καὶ ἄφαντος ἔσῃ, ἐφ’ ὅσον χρόνον θέλεις. ἐὰν δὲ θελή-

and you will be invisible for as long as you wish. And if you want

σῃς φεναινεσθαι, ἀπὸ δύσεως ἐρχόμενος εἰς ἀνατολὴν

to be visible, walking from west to east

λέγε τὸ (ὄνομα) τοῦτο, καὶ ἔσει δηλ⟦οω⟧τικὸς καὶ ἔποπτος πᾶσιν

say this name, and you will be manifest and visible to all

αβεραμενθωουνερθεξαναξεθρενλυοω θνεμαραιβαϊ·

aberamenthōounerthexanaxethrenlyoō thnemaraibaï;

αεμινναεβαρωθερρεθωβαβεανιμεα. ὅταν τελέσῃς πάν-

aeminnaebarōtherrethōbabeanimea. When you have completed all

τα τὰ προειρημένα, κάλει τῆι ἐπαοιδῆι. ἄναξ Ἄπολλον, ἐλθὲ

that has been stated above, call with the incantation: Lord Apollo, come

σὺν Παιήονι, χρημάτισόν μοι, περὶ ὧν ἀξιῶ, κύριε. δέσποτα,

with Paean; give me oracles about what I ask, lord. Master,

λίπε Παρνάσσιον ὄρος καὶ Δελφίδα Πυθὼ

leave Mount Parnassus and Delphic Pytho

ἡμετέρων ἱερῶν στομάτων ἄφθεγκτα λαλούντων,-

while our holy mouths speak things not to be uttered;

ἄγγελε πρῶτε τοῦ Ζηνὸς μεγάλοιο, Ιαω, καὶ σὲ τὸν οὐράνι-

first angel of great Zeus, Iaō; and you who hold the heavenly

ον κόσμον κατέχοντα, Μιχαηλ· καὶ σὲ καλῶ, Γαβριηλ πρω-

world, Michael; and you I call, Gabriel, arch-

τάγγελε· δεῦρ’* ἀπ’ Ὀλύμπου, Αβρασαξ, ἀντολίῃς κεχαρημένος

angel; come here from Olympus, Abrasax, rejoicing in the sunrise;

, ἵλαος ἔλθοις ἐς δύσιν ἀντολίης ἐπισκοπιάζει[ς], [Α]δωναι·

may you come gracious; you watch from the rising toward the setting, [A]donai;

πᾶσα φύσις τρομέ̣ ει σε πάτερ κό⟨σ⟩μοιο, Πακερβηθ.

all nature trembles before you, father of the world, Pakerbēth.

ὁρκίζω κεφαλήν τε θεοῦ ὅπερ ἐστὶν Ὄλυμπος,

I adjure by the head of god, which is Olympus,

ὁρκίζω σφραγῖδα θεοῦ ὅπερ ἐστὶν ὅρασις,

I adjure by the seal of god, which is sight,

ὁρκίζω χέρα δεξιτερήν ἣν κόσμος ἐπέσχες,

I adjure by the right hand which you held over the world,

ὁρκίζω κρητῆρα θεοῦ πλοῦτον κατέχοντα,

I adjure by the mixing bowl of god, which holds wealth,

ὁρκίζω θεὸν αἰώνιον Αἰῶνά τε πάντων,

I adjure by the eternal god and Aion of all things,

ὁρκίζω φύσιν αὐτοφυῆ κράτιστον Ἀδωναῖον

I adjure by self-generated nature, mightiest Adonaios,

ὁρκίζω δύνοντα⟦συνοντα⟧ καὶ ἀντέλλοντα Ἐλωαῖον,

I adjure by Eloaios, who sets and rises,

ὁρκίζω τὰ ἅγια καὶ θεῖα ὀνόματα ταῦτα ὅπως

I adjure by these holy and divine names, that

θωθω φιαχα. κ{χ}αὶ ὅταν εἰσέλθῃ ἐρώτα αὐτόν

thōthō phiacha. And when he comes in, question him

περὶ οὗ θέλεις περὶ μαντείας περὶ ἐποποιίας

about whatever you wish: about divination, about epic verse,

περὶ ὀνειραιτησίας περὶ ὀνειροτησίας περὶ

about asking for dreams, about dream inquiry, about

ὀνειροκριτίας περὶ κατακλίσεως περὶ πάντων

dream interpretation, about lying sick, about everything

ὅ̣σ̣ων ἐστὶν ἐν τῇ μαγικῇ ἐμπειρ̣ί̣ᾳ̣.

that belongs to magical skill.

στρῶσον δὲ θρόνον καὶ κλι̣⟨ν⟩τ̣ή̣ρ̣ι̣ο̣ν̣ δ̣ιὰ βυσσίνω⟨ν⟩⟦σλσσινω⟧.

And spread a seat and a couch with linen cloths.

σὺ δὲ στάθητι⟦σ.αθητι⟧ θύων διὰ τοῦ προειρημένου ἐπι-

And you, stand, making an offering with the aforementioned