The Defixiones (curses) offers the opportunity to explore the varied magical world of ancient Rome; from state magic, done to propitiate wellbeing and prosperity for Rome and its citizens, to popular magic, dedicated to love potions, revenge spells or outright curses, through the famous defixiones. 

A kaleidoscope of beliefs, curiosities, anecdotes and practices, some still in use today by modern magicians, who do not know they are actually replicating ancient knoledge.

Beliefs and customs that have come down to us through numerous archaeological finds (including the famous ‘ring of Silvanus’).

A true deep dive into the Roman magic.

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