A Guide to the Occult in Ancient Mesopotamia
Summary
This episode explores ancient Mesopotamian occultism, detailing how specialized practitioners like exorcists and diviners managed supernatural forces through rituals, incantations, and hepatoscopy. It distinguishes between sanctioned protective magic and harmful sorcery, highlighting the "Maklou" anti-witchcraft ceremonies and the legal frameworks governing accusations of witchcraft. The discussion covers the systematic nature of demonology, the use of amulets for daily protection, and the rare practice of necromancy to consult the dead. By examining cuneiform texts and historical archives,…
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