Some Considerations about Demons in Mesopotamia

The present article provides an analysis of general traits of those particular extra-human beings conventionally called "demons" found in ancient Mesopotamian religion. Furthermore, methodological problems on the topic are discussed according to a historical-religious point of view. (Engli...

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Published in:Studi e materiali di storia delle religioni
Authors: Capomacchia, Anna Maria G. (Author) ; Verderame, Lorenzo 1972- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Morcelliana 2011
In: Studi e materiali di storia delle religioni
Further subjects:B Demonology
B Mesopotamia
B Religious Thought
B BELIEF & doubt
B Supernatural beings
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The present article provides an analysis of general traits of those particular extra-human beings conventionally called "demons" found in ancient Mesopotamian religion. Furthermore, methodological problems on the topic are discussed according to a historical-religious point of view. (English)
ISSN:2611-8742
Contains:Enthalten in: Studi e materiali di storia delle religioni