There are two types of amulets attested in the Greek magical papyri: Embedded amulets and independent amulets. Embedded amulets were used during a superordinate ritual,…
View More An Independent Amulet: PGM VII, 579-590Category: Magic Signs
Magic Signs Healing a Scorpion Sting – PGM VII, 193-196
For a Scorpion Sting On clean papyrus write the charactêres, lay it on the region where the sting is, bind/tighten the papyrus upon it and…
View More Magic Signs Healing a Scorpion Sting – PGM VII, 193-196Video: The Archaeology of Magic Signs – An Introduction to their Ancient Sources
In this video I introduce the archaeology of magic signs based on their three primary ancient sources: Magical artefacts, ritual manuals (“magic books” allthough most…
View More Video: The Archaeology of Magic Signs – An Introduction to their Ancient SourcesEnigmatic Magic Gem Inscribed with Secret Names and Magic Signs
Overview Magic Gem, Cornelian, 3rd century Place of storage: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California Inventory number: 80.AN.132.2 Provenance: Unknown Dimensions: The…
View More Enigmatic Magic Gem Inscribed with Secret Names and Magic SignsA Coptic Charm for Wealth and Well-Being
Overview Location: Yale University, Beinecke Library, Papyrus Collection Inventory number: P.CtYBR inv. 1793 Material: Papyrus Dating: 6th-7th century Provenance: unknown Dimensions: 8.9 cm x 9.9…
View More A Coptic Charm for Wealth and Well-BeingThe Ancient Greek Magical Papyrus PGM I
Note: The abbreviation “PGM” refers to Papyri Graecae Magicae = Greek Magical Papyri. Overview PGM I is an ancient magical papyrus scroll inscribed in Greek…
View More The Ancient Greek Magical Papyrus PGM IThe Ancient Greek Magical Papyrus PGM II + PGM VI
Note: The abbreviation “PGM” refers to Papyri Graecae Magicae = Greek Magical Papyri. Overview PGM II and PGM VI are two parts of the same…
View More The Ancient Greek Magical Papyrus PGM II + PGM VI