Medieval Book Curses: How Armenians Guarded Their Manuscripts

Medieval Book Curses: How Armenians Guarded Their Manuscripts
Many medieval Armenian manuscripts come with a warning: harm this book, and face a curse. This talk explores these vivid, overlooked curses and shows how they made Armenian manuscripts into more than books: they became living witnesses of cultural anxiety, resilience, and hope.
Fresno State, Grosse Industrial Technology Building
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM on Fri, 7 Nov 2025
Event Supported By
Fresno State Armenian Studies Program
Fresno State, Grosse Industrial Technology Building
2255 E. Barstow Ave.
Fresno,
California
93740