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 History Presentation Sup er stit ion & Magic i n the Classical World  Monda y, Oc tober 2 8, 7pm Learn about th e role of magi c and super stition in the everyday liv es and hom es of ancient peoples, from Caesar s to slaves. The Classical world had a place f or everything from personalized curse tablets, to avenging goddesses (designed to kill you or dr ive you mad ), to wi tches reported to be able to call down the moon. Come see the rich world of superstition that makes up the foundat ion of so man y of our own moder n myths, l egends and superstitions. Led by historian Lauren H ammersen. FREE Athenaeum 20 1 Prince Street, Alexand ria, Va 22314 703.548.0035   /  nvfaa.org We invi te you to join us Thursd ay, Friday and Sun day from 1 2 to 4 pm , and Saturd ays f rom 1 to 4 pm . The Athen aeum is cl osed on holidays. Adm ission is free.  The NVFAA is partially support ed by funding from th e Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Na tional End owment for the Arts, and the Alexandria Comm ission for the Arts.The NVFAA is comm itted to com pliance with th e Americans with Disab ili ties Ac t. To request a reasona ble accommodation or materials in an alternative format contact us a t  [email protected] or call 703.548.0035 .  

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  • History Presentation

    Superstition & Magic in the Classical World

    Monday, October 28, 7pm

    Learn about the role of magic and superstition in the everyday lives and homes of ancient peoples, from Caesars to slaves. The Classical world had a place for everything from personalized curse tablets, to avenging goddesses (designed to kill you or drive you mad), to witches reported to be able to call down the moon. Come see the rich world of superstition that makes up the foundation of so many of our own modern myths, legends and superstitions. Led by historian Lauren Hammersen.

    FREE

    Athenaeum 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va 22314 703.548.0035 / nvfaa.org

    We invite you to join us Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm, and Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm. The Athenaeum is closed on holidays. Admission is free.

    The NVFAA is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Alexandria Commission for the Arts.The NVFAA is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or materials in an alternative format contact us at [email protected] or call 703.548.0035.