Necklace of protective amulets identified as crepundia from ancient Pompeii
2 Oct 30 · 13d ago · 1 article · 1 post · 2 sources · development 2 of 2
Among the finds is a necklace composed of at least 24 miniature objects in faïence, bone, glass paste and rock crystal, representing deities including Bes and Mercury, feet, hands, pine cones and bunches of grapes. Experts identify these as crepundia—protective amulets given to children but also kept by adults.
“such necklaces were sometimes regarded as "magical" objects used in spells and potions; in reality they are what are known as crepundia, literally 'rattles': necklaces with amulets that were given to children to protect them”
Archaeological expertsArchaeologists at Parco Archeologico di Pompei Excavation team
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A preserved wooden cupboard has been uncovered inside a home on Via dell’Abbondanza in Pompeii, believed to belong to a man named Cornelius Maximus. Inside, they found a child’s amulet necklace made of bone, glass, and crystal charms, a basket filled with 38 bronze coins, perfume bottles, tweezers, an incense burner, lead weights, along with…
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