The Spiritual Dimensions of Healing Rituals in Ancient Mesopotamia
The spell formula called the Marduk-Ea incantation from ancient Mesopotamia is unique in history of medicine due to its documented use of almost 3000 years. The incantation was recited in exorcistic healing rituals. The formal structure of the spell is studied from the point of view of neuroscience...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
[2020]
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Journal of religion and health
Year: 2020, Volume: 59, Issue: 5, Pages: 2486-2503 |
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Ancient Mesopotamia
B Healing incantations B Incubation rituals B Decentring mechanism B spiritual experiences |
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