Plotinus the Magician? Ritual Practice and Power in Platonism

Debating whether Plotinus was a magician and the influence of Porphyry's account on Platonism. Exploring ritual practices and beliefs in Platonism, including animating statues and visionary exercises. Examining the ritual of bird strangulation and the concept of personal guardian diamonds. Discussing the belief in guardian spirits and Platonus's understanding of the gods.