Binding spells on tablets and papyri

This chapter covers the body of binding spells or defixiones dating from the 6th century BCE to the 8th century CE. It provides an overview of the major published collections of defixiones and discussions of six exemplary defixiones, as well as the significance of lead, the most common medium for de...

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Subtitles:The materials of ancient magic
Main Author: Eidinow, Esther 1970- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2019
In: Guide to the study of ancient magic
Year: 2019, Pages: 351-387
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic