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#142 - Smuggling Arabic Hermetica in Medieval Lapidaries with Vajra Regan

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The Importance of Medieval Lapidaries in the Transmission of Arabic Magic to Europe

This chapter explores the significance of medieval lapidaries as catalogs of precious gems and stones, as well as books of amuletic magic. It discusses their role in introducing Arabic magic and talismans to western medieval culture, with a focus on the liver sigilorum, a text describing engraved gems used for magic rings. The chapter also delves into the collaboration between the speakers and their investigation of the Lieber-Sajalorum lapidary.

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