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Ancient Magical Artefacts with Kirsten Dzwiza

What Magic Is This?

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Incorporating Inscription for Divine Connection

In magic practices, incorporating inscriptions, like inscribing alabaster tablets with spells and then drinking a mixture of wine and water placed over it, is done to establish a direct connection to a higher power. The belief is that by embodying the written word through ingestion, individuals embody the divine magic contained within the inscriptions. This practice does not necessarily destroy the artifact, but it requires the recreation of the inscription in order to maintain the magic and connection to the divine.

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