Magico-Medical Means of Treating Ghost-Induced Illnesses in Ancient Mesopotamia

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  • Author : JoAnn Scurlock
  • Release Date : 2005-12-01
  • Publisher : BRILL
  • Genre : Body, Mind & Spirit
  • Pages : 800
  • ISBN 13 : 9047404173
  • File Size : 22,22 MB
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Magico-Medical Means of Treating Ghost-Induced Illnesses in Ancient Mesopotamia by JoAnn Scurlock PDF Summary

Book Description: This work explores the interaction between magic and medicine in ancient Mesopotamia, as applied specifically to ghosts. Included is a discussion of sin and natural causes in Mesopotamian medicine. Additionally, it transliterates and translates 352 prescriptions designed to cure psychological and physical ailments thought to be caused by ghosts.

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