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A Greek lead curse figurine and miniature coffin from the Kerameikos, Athens. Such figurines were used to curse individuals. The figures usually had their limbs twisted or had pins inserted into them and were buried in graves and wells. The inscription in this example curses an enemy during a trial. 420-410 BCE. (Kerameikos Museum, Athens)
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Dall'Orto, G. (2016, July 25). Greek Curse Figurine. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5402/greek-curse-figurine/
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Dall'Orto, Giovanni. "Greek Curse Figurine." World History Encyclopedia, July 25, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5402/greek-curse-figurine/.
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Dall'Orto, Giovanni. "Greek Curse Figurine." World History Encyclopedia, 25 Jul 2016, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5402/greek-curse-figurine/.
