Magic and Medicine of Ancient Mesopotamia. From the Demons Pazuzu and Lamashtu to the Healers Asu and Exorcists of Babylon

4 hrs. 34 min.

Popular Science

Language Russian

Author Yulia Chmelenko

Narrator Ekaterina Salova

Description

In Ancient Mesopotamia, medicine developed through practical magic. People turned first of all to spellcasters, who combined the roles of doctors and shamans. They used magical rites and spells to drive out illnesses and treat injuries.

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