Publisher's Synopsis
Babylonian Magic and Sorcery is a comprehensive book written by Leonard W. King that explores the ancient Babylonian practices of magic and sorcery. This book provides a detailed insight into the beliefs, rituals, and spells that were used by the Babylonians to communicate with their gods and goddesses, as well as to protect themselves from evil spirits and curses. The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Babylonian magic and sorcery. The first chapter provides an introduction to the history and culture of ancient Babylon, while the second chapter discusses the role of magic in Babylonian society. The third chapter explores the different types of magic spells and rituals that were commonly used by Babylonian priests and sorcerers.The fourth chapter delves into the use of amulets and talismans in Babylonian magic, while the fifth chapter focuses on the use of divination and prophecy. The sixth chapter discusses the role of demons and evil spirits in Babylonian mythology, and the seventh and final chapter explores the use of magic in Babylonian literature.Throughout the book, King draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological findings, and historical records, to provide a detailed and fascinating account of Babylonian magic and sorcery. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ancient Babylon and the practice of magic and sorcery in the ancient world.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.
