“…Archaeologists have uncovered a wealth of ancient material evidence. These discoveries include curse tablets and figurines (Faraone, 1991; Gager, 1992; Jordan, 1985, 2000), amulets and other personal protective items (Bonner, 1950; Delatte & Derchain, 1964; Faraone, 2018; Kotansky, 1994; Naveh & Shaked, 1985), incantation bowls (Manekin‐Bamberger, 2020; Moriggi, 2014; Naveh & Shaked, 1985; Shaked et al., 2013), and even manuscripts of spellbooks or formularies (Daniel & Maltomini, 1990–1992; Meyer & Smith, 1994; Naveh & Shaked, 1993; Preisendanz, 1928–1931). Material remains can provide a tantalizing glimpse into the practices and wares of ritual specialists 6 .…”