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Magic (Ancient Near Eastern)


Subject Religion » Ancient Near East Religions

Key-Topics magic

DOI: 10.1111/b.9780631181392.1995.x


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[viii] Incantation priests (see Temples (ancient near eastern)) recited spells as part of magical rituals which could drive out sickness, banish misfortune, curse enemies, protect property, or bring good luck and success. Illness was regarded as a demon (see Evil) to be driven out with magic, assisted by medicine [23: 20–1]. Probably originating in Babylonia (see Babylonians), although Elam (see Elamites) was regarded as a centre for witchcraft, magic was disseminated to northern Syria and the Hittites, through the Hurrians. In the Hittite empire, black magic was recognized in law as a crime [13: 161]. ... log in or subscribe to read full text

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