The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World at New York University presents Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World (September 17 to December 13, 2026), an exhibition that examines the central role of magic in ancient societies. From its integration into religious traditions in Mesopotamia and Egypt, to its marginal, often illicit status in Greece and Rome, Cursed! explores the visualization and practice of magic in these communities between the years 2000 BCE and 300 CE.[...]
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