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Artefact ID1753
TM IDTM 64588
Findspot (DEChriM ID)-   ()
ClassTextual
MaterialPapyrus
Writing mediumSheet/roll
Text contentSubliterary
LanguageGreek, Coptic
Description

P. Med. 1 20, P. Mil. 1.2 20, Suppl. Mag. 2 92, van Haelst 948: Magical spell against fever 
This sheet (9.5 x 12 cm) was folded six times vertically and seven times (?) horizontally, indicating use as an amulet. The text can be divided in two parts, a charm with unclear intentions (lines 1–13) and a spell against fever (φυλ(ακτήριον) ῥῖ[γ]ον πυρετόν, lines 14–18). Michael (3 times), Gabriel, Raphael, Ouriel, Elelyth, and Iabaoth occur in lines 3–6, as well as Phabriel, Ebriel, θεὸς σύ Σοβοως (line 7–8), Nourel, Abel, Ariel, Anael, Kemouel and Abaal (line 9–12). Iao Sabaoth appears in line 11–12. Lines 12 and 13 also contain magical signs. The verso is blank.

Selection criteriaChristian terms/formulas/concepts, Christian onomastics
Date from300
Date to499
Dating criteria

Palaeography

Absolute/relative dateRelative date
Archaeological context

Unknown provenance

Accession number

Milan, Università Cattolica P. Med. 23

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Reference edition
• Daniel, Robert Walter and Franco Maltomini. 1992. Supplementum Magicum. Vol. II. (Suppl. Mag. II). Papyrologica Coloniensia XVI.2. Opladen: Westdeutscher Verlag. 204-208, No. 92. Plate X.

Editio princeps
• Traversa, Augusto. 1953. “Dai papiri inediti della raccolta milanese.” Aegyptus. Rivista italiana di egittologia e di papirologia 33. 57-79: 57-62, No. 25.

Additional bibliography
• Betz, Hans Dietrich. 1986. The Greek Magical Papyri in Translation. Including the Demotic Spells. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. 302, No. PGM 90 (Translation: Betz, Hans Dietrich).
• Daris, Sergio. 1966. Papiri Milanesi (P. Med.) I. nn. 13-87. Milano: Vita e Pensiero. 16, No. 20. Plate VII.
• Hombert, Marcel. 1954. “Review of ‘Dai papiri inediti della raccolta milanese’, by Augusto Traversa.” Chronique d’Egypte (CdE) 29. 329-331: 329, No. 25.
• Horak, Ulrike. 1992. “Verzeichnis illuminierter edierter Papyri, Pergamente, Papiere und Ostraka.” Illuminierte Papyri, Pergamente und Papiere I. Pegasus Oriens I. Vienna: Holzhausen Verlag. 227-261: 246, ViP 202.
• van Haelst, Joseph. 1976. Catalogue des papyrus littéraires juifs et chrétiens. Paris: Publications de la Sorbonne. 307, No. 948.

Authors
Victoria G. D. Landau, 2023
Suggested citation
Victoria G. D. Landau, 2023, "Artefact ID 1753", 4CARE database - Fourth-Century Christian Archaeological Record of Egypt, https://4care-skos.mf.no/artefacts/1753
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