A series of haematite intaglios is known, which bears carvings with magical names and magical deities. Due to the kind of stone and their form, a probable aim of these objects should have been that of placing a plug with medicaments into the nostrils in case of bleeding.

Fusiform Intaglios and Prisms

MASTROCINQUE, Attilio
2014-01-01

Abstract

A series of haematite intaglios is known, which bears carvings with magical names and magical deities. Due to the kind of stone and their form, a probable aim of these objects should have been that of placing a plug with medicaments into the nostrils in case of bleeding.
2014
ancient magic, ancient medicine, religion
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