Talismans against Tsunamis: Apollonius of Tyana and the <i>stelai</i> of the Herakleion in Gades (<i>VA</i> 5.5)

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In keeping with his later reputation for creating talismans, Apollonius is here portrayed as recognizing the inscribed steles as holding land and sea in their proper places, a magical defense against tsunamis.

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Manuel Álvarez Martí-Aguilar, University of Málaga

Department of Historical Sciences - Senior Lecturer

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2017-11-21

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