Classical Studies 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Terence, Petronius, Nouveau Riche
10 Mar 2016
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These words only have power when spoken and done so in a certain way. Focus on herbs, roots, etc. (cf. rhizotomos, root-cutter," a greek term for a wizard). Magical objects must be manipulated in a special way, often with prescribed gestures. 160) records a cure for dislocation or fracture. After the two halves meet and are in contact, take the reed in hand and cut the end to the right and to the left; fasten it with a ligature over the dislocation or fracture; it will heal. A sort of magical first-aid performable by anyone. If it did not heal, then something in the magical ritual was done incorrectly. Goes ( shouter of enchantments": obscure and early term, becomes rarer as time passes). Saga (witch; obscure and becomes common later on). Often difficult to distinguish wizards" etc. , from itinerant priests (e. g. , the agurtes). Whether the ancients made the distinction is unclear.
