Mesopotamian medicine and magic
studies in honor of Markham J. Geller
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Publication
2018 - Brill, Leiden, Netherlands
Language
English
Word Count
234,000 words, Guess
Page Count
936 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-10900436806X
- ISBN-139789004368064
- Library of Congress Control Number2018014206
- OCLC Control Number1031422368
- Open LibraryOL44256069M
Classifications
- DDC610.938
- LCCR135.3 .M47 2018
Description
Mesopotamian Medicine and Magic. Studies in Honour of Markham J. Geller is a thematically focused collection of 34 brand-new essays bringing to light a representative selection of the rich and varied scientific and technical knowledge produced chiefly by the cuneiform cultures. The contributions concentrate mainly on Mesopotamian scholarly descriptions and practices of diagnosing and healing diverse physical ailments and mental distress. The festschrift contains both critical editions of new texts as well as analytical studies dealing with various issues of Mesopotamian medical and magical lore. Currently, this is the largest edited volume devoted to this topic, significantly contributing to the History of Ancient Sciences.
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