Magic
Curses
Superstitions
Extra Fun
100

Where victims of curse tablets are dedicated.

What is the underworld?

100

The name of a curse tablet.

What is dēfīxiōnēs?

100

An omen or warning given by the gods.

What is ōmina?

100

The tool used to inscribe curse tablets.

What is a nail?

200

A method used to heighten the mystery.

What is writing backwards?

200

The number of tablets found at Aquae Sulis.

What is ninety?
200

A reason a Roman might stay home

What is a bad dream/hooting owl/threshold stumble?

200

Divining the future from the patterns or flight of birds.

What is "augery?"

300

Nonsense words used to heighten dramatic/magical effect.

What are bescu, berebescu, bazagra?

300

The material of curse tablets.

What is lead or pewter?

300

The correct way to cross a threshold.

What is "with the right foot"?

400

A figure often depicted on a curse tablet.

What is a bearded demon? (+100 for w/ urn and torch)

400

The most famous Aquae Sulis curse tablet.

What is the Vilbia Curse?

400

Something an amulet might provide protection from.

What is an evil eye?

500

Where curse tablets were deposited.

What are graves, sacred springs, or temple walls?