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The Esoteric and the State in Ancient Rome, Part 1: Late Republican Esotericism

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

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Publios Niggidios Figulos: The Diviner and Magician of Ancient Rome

This chapter explores the life and reputation of Publios Niggidios Figulos, a late Republican Roman aristocrat who was remembered as a diviner, magician, and seeker of esoteric lore. It discusses his role in ancient Rome and his portrayal in the Latin epic poem, the Farsalia.

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