Babylonian Magic and Sorcery (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161404685)

Babylonian Magic and Sorcery is a book written by Leonard W. King that explores the ancient practices of magic and sorcery in Babylonian culture. The book delves into the beliefs and rituals of the Babylonians, including their use of amulets, incantations, and divination. It also covers the role of magic in Babylonian religion and the use of magic in everyday life. The book includes translations of ancient texts and inscriptions that shed light on these practices, as well as illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex rituals and beliefs. Overall, Babylonian Magic and Sorcery is a fascinating look into the ancient world of Babylonian magic and the beliefs and practices that shaped it.1896. This work is �������The Prayers of the Lifting of the Hand,������� and represents the cuneiform texts of a group of Babylonian and Assyrian incantations and magical formulae edited with transliterations, translations, and full vocabulary from tablets of the Kuyunjik collections preserved in the British Museum. Contents: Prayers addressed to: Deities; Gods; Goddesses; Astral Deities; Prayers against the evils; Vocabulary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Leonard W. King
ISBN-10: 1161404686
ISBN-13: 9781161404685
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.23lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d