Magico-Medical Means of Treating Ghost-Induced Illnesses in Ancient Mesopotamia
| Author | : JoAnn Scurlock |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 800 |
| Release | : 2005-12-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789047404170 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9047404173 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
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.
