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Anyone who consults a soothsayer on account of curiosity of the future will suffer capital punishment.

— Constantius II

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Even a high-ranking man convicted of wizardry will face torture.

Pagan superstition and sacrifices are completely forbidden, in accord with the law set forth by Constantine.

Constantius declares a curse on those who perform the magic arts and thereby “jeopardize the lives of innocent persons.”

Those guilty of idolatry or pagan sacrifices must suffer capital punishment.

Pagan temples are to be closed; access to them is denied, and violators face capital punishment. The property of a violator will be given to the state treasury. Governors who fail to carry out this punishment will be punished.

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