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Magical Rings

The belief in magical rings, imbued with enchantments or serving as amulets, was widespread. Magicians created constellation rings to perform wonders. This belief was so common among pagans that their priests were forbidden from wearing rings unless they were simple, ensuring they contained no amulets (Aulu-Gelle, Noctes Atticae, X, 25).Magical rings also appeared among Christians, … Read more