The Life of Saint Cyprian of Antioch
- Date of account
- Late antique hagiographic tradition; developed by the 4th–5th centuries
- Location
- Antioch and the eastern Mediterranean
- Source
- model_recalled_reference
- Record updated
- 2026-10-10
Record summary
The Life of Cyprian of Antioch tells how a reputed magician, after failed magical attempts to obtain Justina, renounced pagan magic and became a Christian bishop and martyr. The narrative preserves a memorable Christian account of ritual expertise, erotic magic, demonic deception, conversion, and the limits of sorcery. It can be compared with later European magician legends and exorcistic literature. Historical evidence for Cyprian as the portrayed former magician is uncertain, and versions differ. This is an AI-recalled lead concerning a hagiographic tradition, not a verified magical episode.
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