The personal use of magic as a form of control in the Imperial Roman era, prior to the laws of Constantine
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Authors
Calmeyer, Bonita Lorraine
Issue Date
2020-11
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Imperial Rome , Magic , Control , Uterine magic , Erotic magic , Love potions , Binding spell , Curse tablets , Necromancy , Divination , Astrology , Protection , Laws , Christians
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Abstract
The term ‘magic’ conjured up many different feelings for the people of Imperial Rome. For
many magic was something to be feared, for others it was a frivolous waste of time; a further
group were open-minded to magic’s potential. Regardless of their feelings, it was clear that the
majority of the Imperial Roman populace, as well their leaders, believed in magic and its powers.
The result of this was that Imperial Romans, from all walks of society, made use of magic as a
means to control certain aspects of their personal and political lives in an attempt to achieve their
desires and ambitions.
Description
Bibliography: leaves 160-177