Radcliffe G. Edmonds, III
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The most common form of magic though were curse tablets. Apparently there is a surplus of these thin sheets of metal. The binding curse or "katadesmoi" can cause paralyzation, muteness or fearfulness, stiff limbs, or impotency. They are often found in graves, seeking the power of the underworld, whether it be Osiris, Erinyes, Pluto, Hermes or Hekate. We've been taught that Romans did all the borrowing for their religious beliefs, but that doesn't seem to be the case. These tablets can be pierced with a nail, but Edmonds is careful to avoid a generalizations with voodoo.
Attributed to Aphrodite and the like, love charms and erotic curses are even more threatening. With "horrifying imagery" these are spells for the madness and torments of Eros. Inability to eat, sleep or drink for love of someone else. The moon goddess Aktiophis is invoked in one, and is a combination of Hekate and the Babylonian Ereskigal. The book also covers protective magic, present or for future issues. One amulet for headaches actually survived in a medieval prayer, with Artemis replaced by Jesus. Unlike amulets, though, divination is used specifically to identify what happened in the past to cause the problem, NOT to "see the future." There are also excellent chapters on Astrology, Alchemy and Philosophy.
My only quibble is that Edmonds needed to provide a little description for some writers, playwrights and philosophers mentioned. Overall, a worthy read even for it's size because the subject is really fascinating. It cleared up many of the misconceptions we have about ancient practices.… (lisätietoja)