Sonderausstellung "Angst! Magie, Heilung und Schutz in der Antike"

Illness, the risks of childbirth, disputes with neighbours, fears for one’s own home – worries such as these have been with people since time immemorial. As far back as antiquity, the cultures of Egypt, Greece and Mesopotamia developed a wide range of rituals, incantations and protective measures to ward off illness, misfortune and threats.

The special exhibition in the antiquities collection at the Martin von Wagner Museum takes visitors on a journey through these fascinating traditions of text and imagery, which straddle the realms of religion, magic and medicine. The focus is on key life situations that concern people both then and now: from pregnancy and childbirth, through illness and misfortune, the protection of homes and temples, and conflicts between people, right through to death. The exhibition has emerged from the MagEIA research group and will open on 13 November 2026. The introductory lecture will be given by Prof. Martin Stadler.

Admission

Accessibility: The museum is fully accessible. Directly in front of the entrance, there are two disabled parking spaces and a ramp for visitors with reduced mobility and those with pushchairs. The upper floors can be reached by lift.
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