The first two lines of this ancient papyrus artefact are inscribed with the names of the higher powers later addressed in the invocation and a…
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Category: Artefacts
Uniquely Preserved Love Spell – 3rd-4th century, Egypt
This is the only ancient Greek love spell preserved on linen and it reminds of the scraps of clothes which were used in various rituals.…
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Abrasax
Heliotrope, 2nd – 4th century, findspot unknown Abrasax is one of the youngest deities in Graeco-Egyptian magic, he has no Egyptian, Greek, Jewish, or other…
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Inscribed Magical Artefacts – An Overview
This is an overview of the five major groups of inscribed ancient magical artefacts from the archaeological record dating between the 2nd century B.C. and…
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