CLAS 3237/ HIST 3310 Name:
Ancient Mediterranean Religions
Dr. Brian Sowers
Reading Worksheet 20: Magic II. Gager pdf
1. According to Gager, what are the defining features of Greek/Roman curse tables and binding spells? Use the below categories to help organize your answer.
Materials
Inscribed messages
Gods, Daemones, Spirits of the dead
Dolls, hair, nails
Depositing the tablets
2. According to Gager, what were the desired effects of binding spells? Did they work?
3. According to Gager, what was the relationship between binding spells and the law?
4. According to Gager, what was the relationship between binding spells (magic) and religion?