Greco-Roman magic

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Vlogs Ancient Civilizations

Video discusses:
● The problem of defining magic
● Key terms (magos, goēs, pharmakos)
● Primary sources
● "Outsider" descriptions of magic
● "Insider" descriptions of magic
● Magical "technologies": roots/herbs, incantations/spells, curse tablets, voces magicae, charaktēres and drawings, essences, curse figurines/poppets/voodoo dolls, amulets/talismans

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