Seal of Solomon in Greek Epigraphy

FRANEK, Juraj. Seal of Solomon in Greek Epigraphy. In Hellenism, Early Judaism and Early Christianity: Transmission and Transformation of Ideas. Kabinet pro klasická studia Filosofického ústavu AV ČR, Vila Lanna, Praha, 12.-13. 9. 2019. 2019.

Basic information

• Original name: Seal of Solomon in Greek Epigraphy
• Authors: FRANEK, Juraj.
• Edition: Hellenism, Early Judaism and Early Christianity: Transmission and Transformation of Ideas. Kabinet pro klasická studia Filosofického ústavu AV ČR, Vila Lanna, Praha, 12.-13. 9. 2019. 2019.

Other information

• Type of outcome: Presentations at conferences
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Keywords in English: Seal of Solomon, Magic, Warrior Saint, Amulets, Gems
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

Except for the variegated texts collected under the rubric of Testamentum Salomonis, there are precious few mentions of the famed 'Seal of Solomon' in Greek literary sources. In Greek epigraphic documents, however, we find numerous attestations for a performative apotropaic use of the seal. My paper will therefore explore different types of Greek epigraphic sources (curse tablets, amulets, gems, magical papyri) containing mentions of the Seal of Solomon, compare the pragmatics of its use and relate these instances to the extant literary texts.

Abstract (in English)

Except for the variegated texts collected under the rubric of Testamentum Salomonis, there are precious few mentions of the famed 'Seal of Solomon' in Greek literary sources. In Greek epigraphic documents, however, we find numerous attestations for a performative apotropaic use of the seal. My paper will therefore explore different types of Greek epigraphic sources (curse tablets, amulets, gems, magical papyri) containing mentions of the Seal of Solomon, compare the pragmatics of its use and relate these instances to the extant literary texts.