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MARE0180

Maresha, Hellenistic Period. Ostrakon. Magic.

Transcription

μνείαν πω κάτω δαίμων να ων καὶ σώματος καὶ βόα τὰ ζωα οὐκ μὴ ἐντελευντῶνται καὶ

Translation

The memory... the lower demon... and of the body... and the living herd... Let them not pass away... and...

Diplomatic

μνειανπω κατω δαιμων ν α ωνκαισωματοσκαιβοαταζω υκμηεντελ υ και

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:

Languages

Greek

Dimensions

H: 6.5 cm; W: 10.4 cm; D: —

Date

332 BCE to 63 BCE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

No figures described.

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

  • Korzakova, Hava B. “Greek Ostraka and Graffiti.” In Maresha Excavations Final Report III, 89–146. IAA Reports 45. Jerusalem: Israel Antiquities Authority, 2010. insc 1.
    Zotero

Source of transcription

  • Korzakova, Hava B. “Greek Ostraka and Graffiti.” In Maresha Excavations Final Report III, 89–146. IAA Reports 45. Jerusalem: Israel Antiquities Authority, 2010. insc 1.
    Zotero

Source of translation

  • Korzakova, Hava B. “Greek Ostraka and Graffiti.” In Maresha Excavations Final Report III, 89–146. IAA Reports 45. Jerusalem: Israel Antiquities Authority, 2010. insc 1.
    Zotero
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