Magic And Curses Flashcards
How did people make these cursed
Te name of the offender was written on the tablet along with the details of the crime sometimes he or the stolen item is dedicated to a God who is called to punish the offender in a very unpleasant way
How was the mystery of the curse tablet increased
Some were written backwards , magic and meaningless words were added to increase the affect and sometimes drawings are found such a demons or symbols of death
Why did Romans do this
Romans saw their gods as allies in the struggles of life and when they wished to injure an enemy they thought it natural and powerful to seek the gods help
What do archaeologists sometimes find at religious sites
Small sheets of lead or pewter inscribed with curses , known as defixiones most are directed at thieves
