Apellis’ defixio (SEG 57.905B, Gela [?], ca. 475–450) is an extraordinary and yet very challenging text. It has garnered significant attention due to its relevance to the history of Sicilian festival culture. This paper highlights key linguistic, textual, and interpretative issues that remain debated, offering new solutions and deeper analysis. Additionally, it seeks to underscore the text’s formal sophistication—a dimension largely overlooked but deserving of sustained scholarly focus.

On the text, language, and interpretation of Apellis’ defixio (SEG 57.905B)

F. Favi
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O. Tribulato
2026

Abstract

Apellis’ defixio (SEG 57.905B, Gela [?], ca. 475–450) is an extraordinary and yet very challenging text. It has garnered significant attention due to its relevance to the history of Sicilian festival culture. This paper highlights key linguistic, textual, and interpretative issues that remain debated, offering new solutions and deeper analysis. Additionally, it seeks to underscore the text’s formal sophistication—a dimension largely overlooked but deserving of sustained scholarly focus.
2026
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