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The chapter introduces the concept of protective amulets in ancient Greece, distinguishing between phylakteria, which provide protection, and apotropaia, which specifically turn away evil and are often found at entrances. It discusses the philosophical critique of inscribing protective verses on houses rather than city gates, emphasizing the Greeks
- Author
- Kaydence Woods
- Language
- EN