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The ancient Greeks commonly resorted to magic spells to attract and keep lovers-as numerous allusions in Greek literature and recently discovered "voodoo dolls," magical papyri, gemstones, and curse tablets attest. Surveying and analyzing these various texts and artifacts, Christopher Faraone... read more
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In his Memorabilia, the fourth-century B.C.E. Athenian historian and essayist Xenophon reports how Socrates in the company of his students visits the home of a famous courtesan named Theodote and engages her in a spirited conversation about the contrivances she uses to attract her male friends.
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- Christopher A. Faraone (Author)
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