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Christian amulets preserved Roman traditions of protection

Christian amulets preserved Roman traditions of protection
Phys.org Tuesday 29 September 2026, 22:00 UTC 1 min read
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For centuries, the Romans turned to amulets to protect themselves or their surroundings. Research by Ph.D. candidate Patricia Kret shows that this tradition continued into the early days of Christianity.

For centuries, the Romans turned to amulets to protect themselves or their surroundings. Research by Ph.D. candidate Patricia Kret shows that this tradition continued into the early days of Christianity.
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