6 Questions
What are some Roman-era artifacts that reveal widespread use of magical practices?
Curses, amulets, and magical gems
Which classical writers displayed an ambivalent stance towards magic in their texts?
Pliny the Elder, Galen, and Ptolemy
Give examples of magical narratives found in classical fiction works.
Circe's transformation of Odysseus' companions and Dido's magical attempts to win back Aeneas
How did early Christians interpret magic in contrast to pagan beliefs?
As demonic work
What was the response of Church and imperial laws towards magic in late antiquity?
They increasingly criminalized it, with Roman emperors prescribing death for practicing magic
How did the conversion of Germanic peoples and the fragmentation of the Roman Empire impact classical beliefs?
It led to the recontextualization of classical beliefs and their integration into medieval European culture
Explore Chapter 2 of Classical Inheritance focusing on Roman-era artifacts, magical papyri, and attitudes towards magic in classical literature. Learn about curses, amulets, magical practices, and the ambivalent stance towards magic in scientific and philosophical texts.
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