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

Magico-Medical Means of Treating Ghost-Induced Illnesses in Ancient Mesopotamia
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 800
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ISBN-10 : 9789047404170
ISBN-13 : 9047404173
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Book Synopsis Magico-Medical Means of Treating Ghost-Induced Illnesses in Ancient Mesopotamia by : JoAnn Scurlock

Download or read book Magico-Medical Means of Treating Ghost-Induced Illnesses in Ancient Mesopotamia written by JoAnn Scurlock and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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