General Overview of Magic vs Religion
From a modern perspective, witchcraft is not only a science, but a way of explaining and making sense out of the world.
Greco-Roman Curses: Belief in Magic
During antiquity, there was a widespread belief in magic. Rome went so far as to outlaw harmful magic. So, did curse tablets and voodoo dolls actually work?
Greco-Roman Curses: Curse Tablets
In the Greco-Roman world, curse tablets are small, thin sheets, intended to influence the actions or the welfare of persons or animals against their will.
Greco-Roman Curses: Voces Magicae (Words of Power) & Alphabets
Voces Magicae were mysterious words that have no obvious or immediate meaning in Greek or any other language
Greco-Roman Curses: Protection against Curses
With Voodoo Dolls or Curse Tablets abound, how did one go about protecting themselves if they suspected someone placed a curse on them?