Why did Roman Magicians Write Like This?
Charakteres, mystical and incomprehensible letters, are scattered across papyri and amulets from the first to fifth centuries CE. But what did they mean? And why were they so popular in the late Roman Empire? #historydocumentary #ancientrome #historymystery Some things I read to make this video: Greek Magical Papyri in Translation Iamblichus, On the Mysteries Edmonds, Drawing down the Moon Gordon, SIGNA NOVA ET INAUDITA Mastrocinque, Les Charakteres, formes des dieux Check out my Fantasy Book: https://amazon.com/dp/B0GX2ZVR4P Read my newsletter: https://substack.com/@bluefaun Why am I on Tiktok? / bluefaunhistory Become a member on Patreon (or Youtube) / bluefaun
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