Magic was practiced widely, and these too, were a continuation from earlier times. Throughout the Hellenistic world, people would consult oracles, and use charms and figurines to deter misfortune or to cast spells. Also developed in this era was the complex system of astrology, which sought to determine a person's character and future in the movements of the sun, moon, and planets. Astrology was widely associated with the cult of Tyche (luck, fortune), which grew in popularity during this period. COUNT 5
QSN1 How would people ward off misfortune in Hellenistic times? ANS1 charms QSN2 What is the complex system based on the sun, moon, and planets movements that determine your personality? ANS2 astrology QSN3 Astrology was associated with which cult? ANS3 Tyche QSN4 What does Tyche mean? ANS4 luck QSN5 What was the trajectory of Astrology during Hellenistic times? ANS5 grew