秘术在12世纪的拜占廷大行其道同当时帝国的宗教文化传统和政治形势息息相关。拜占廷秘术直接传承了古希腊罗马的秘术精要，并依附于帝国东正教会，结合当时社会的实际情况体现出其独特的民族特点，显示出很强的学术性。12世纪的拜占廷秘术被拜占廷教、俗封建主共同利用，对于稳定形势、巩固帝国政权起到了一定的正面作用，成为帝国政治生活中的重要工具。%Due to the political situation and cultural tradition, the occult became popular in the 12th century Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine occult inherited directly its essence from ancient Greek and Roman occult, reflected national traits by combining itself with contemporary social realities, and demonstrated strong intellectual features and its attachment to the Orthodox Church. The occult of 12th century Byzantium was utilized by both secular and religious powers to play a positive role in stabilization and consolidation, thus functioning as a vital instrument in the Byzantine political life.
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