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“In this delightful follow-up to IX to V, León explores the tangled webs of science and superstition in Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and other ancient societies. With her characteristic deadpan humor, verve, and wit, she brings to life the practices of ordinary folks as they sought practical ways to avoid the evil eye, battle stronger enemies, and understand strange and marvelous astronomical events … León’s rollicking tour helps us see that the daily lives and worries of the ancients were not far removed from our own.”—Publishers Weekly
“A captivating read from start to finish.”—Alan Hirshfeld, astrophysicist and author of Eureka Man
“MARVELOUS STUFF! León deftly combines modern research with ancient lore to lift the lid on the classical world’s weird and wonderful, from solar fountains to lethal lipstick.”—Ruth Downie, New York Times bestselling author of Medicus
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