| Descript |
1 online resource (xi, 788 pages) |
| Series |
Ancient magic and divination ; 3 |
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Ancient magic and divination ; 3.
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Note |
English. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - Worldwide |
| Subject |
Medicine, Assyro-Babylonian -- History.
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Iraq.
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Medicine, Traditional -- history
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Magic -- history
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Arabia
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MEDICAL -- History. |
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Medicine, Assyro-Babylonian. (OCoLC)fst01015195 |
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Iraq. (OCoLC)fst01205757 |
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Magie. |
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Volksgeneeskunde. |
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Sjamanisme. |
| ISBN |
9781435614543 (electronic bk.) |
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1435614542 (electronic bk.) |
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9047404173 |
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9789047404170 |
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9789004123977 (alk. paper) |
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9004123970 (alk. paper) |
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