Tag: underworld

‘Curse’ tablet recalls an ancient mode of score-settling

Hex Files: Ancient “Curse” Tablet Offers Glimpse into Historical Score-Settling

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Small but potent, a lead tablet dating back to 450 BCE offers a striking reminder of how ancient Greeks and Romans resolved conflicts—not just through legal means but through rituals of revenge. This object, known as a “curse tablet,” is an inscribed sheet of lead, roughly the size of a modern-day playing card. Acquired by the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University five years ago, it carries a written curse against four men involved in a legal dispute in ancient Sicily. This tablet exemplifies how, in addition to the courtroom, people used magic and divine intervention to settle scores and tip the scales in their favour.

Crime crackdown in downtown Athens continues

Dubai Detains Greek Fugitives, Highlighting Global Reach of Organized Crime

In a move that underscores the international reach of organized crime, Dubai authorities have apprehended two Greek nationals with alleged ties to the notorious Greek Mafia. The arrests, made possible through a collaborative effort with Greek law enforcement, signal a potential turning point in the fight against transnational criminal activity.