papyrus
Egypt
Source: Garcia Probert, M. A., & Sijpesteijn, P. M. (Eds.). (2022). Amulets and Talismans of the Middle East and North Africa in Context: Transmission, Efficacy and Collections. Leiden: Brill.
Recipe Details
Evidence
"A spell for casting discord written on papyrus. P. Cair. No. 408 (R)"
Remarks
Papyrologists identify amulets on papyrus based on features such as 'specific formulae, random repetition of letters, etc.' (p. 18). The text notes that inscriptions for buildings in Cairo are often called talismans (p. 18).
Scientific Analysis
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
paper
Paper TypePapyrus
RegionEgypt
Source Information
AuthorGarcia Probert, M. A., & Sijpesteijn, P. M.
CollectionEgyptian National Library, P. Cair. No. 408 (R)
Language
N/A
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