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OverviewThe book explores the hitherto rarely discussed connection of magic with politics in the writings of Tacitus, Suetonius and Ammianus Marcellinus, offering insight into the way language of magic and ritual pollution is used as means of characterization and historiosophical commentary on the nature of power and political struggle. Religious deviation and innovation, theurgy, necromancy, black and erotic magic, the topoi of an emperor-magician, a semi-divine emperor-healer/saviour and a witch/poisoner, all play an important role in the analyzed texts. Magic is depicted as a way of abusing the official state religion; every such abuse disturbs pax deorum and brings misery on both the perpetrator and the whole state. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mikołaj Szymański , Justyna MigdałPublisher: Peter Lang AG Imprint: Peter Lang AG Edition: New edition Volume: 15 Weight: 0.768kg ISBN: 9783631897997ISBN 10: 3631897995 Pages: 548 Publication Date: 26 June 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface - 1 Tacitus - 2 Suetonius - 3 Ammianus Marcellinus - Epilogue - Appendix 1 Trials under Tiberius in the Annals - Appendix 2 Trials under Claudius in the Annals - Appendix 3 Trials under Nero in the Annals - Bibliography - IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJustyna Migdał has completed her Ph.D. in Classical Philology at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. Her research focuses on magic in Ancient Rome, as well as Roman historiography and biography. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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