This clay "doll" was found in a ceramic vase together with a lead slab on which a spell was engraved
This clay "doll" was found in a ceramic vase together with a lead slab on which a spell was engraved.
Archaeologists estimate that the statue dates back to the III or 4th century BC Although the statue was found during the excavations near Thebes in Egypt, it is of Greek origin, as indicated in the registration on the plate.
The statue, as seen, is kneeling with the legs and arms tied behind the back. As if this were not enough, it was pierced by 13 nails: one in the upper part of the head, one in the mouth, one in each eye and ear, one in the chest, one in the palms of the hands, one in the feet, and two more inside ... it seems logical that this statue is used for a curse like a voodoo doll.
But, if we read the writing on the plate, we discover that the "doll" was made by a man and in reality it was used to make his girlfriend fall in love.
Thus says the Greek inscription:
"Grande Ptolemaid, that Aayas, Origen's daughter, loves me. Don't let her eat or drink until she comes to me, and not making them meet any other man except me. You do what you want until you agree to be alone with me As long as I live, he will listen to me, he will always say the truth. "
This clay statue is now located at the Louvre in Paris and can be seen in the room dedicated to ancient Egypt
In conclusion, these things, unfortunately, have always existed.
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