History of the Roma ("Gypsies"), part 1 -- From Ancient Origins to the Eighteenth Century
Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong
Azin Gano, the Greek Equivalent of Atsin Kani
Adzin gano is just the close greek equivalent of atsin kani. They were known for acrobatics and animal training, especially air handling. And reportedly, they also have control over animals, their perts in the management of animals. In order to repel these wild beasts coming into the imperial park, they cast spells over pieces of meat which they then leave out, and which then poison the wild animals. So magic obviously was seen as dangerous and a threat to many people, especially in the church.
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