Classical Inheritance: Archaeological Evidence and Source Material
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Classical Inheritance: Archaeological Evidence and Source Material

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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?

<p>As demonic work</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of Church and imperial laws towards magic in late antiquity?

<p>They increasingly criminalized it, with Roman emperors prescribing death for practicing magic</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the conversion of Germanic peoples and the fragmentation of the Roman Empire impact classical beliefs?

<p>It led to the recontextualization of classical beliefs and their integration into medieval European culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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