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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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Morcelliana
2011
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Studi e materiali di storia delle religioni
Year: 2011, Volume: 77, Issue: 2, Pages: 291-297 |
Further subjects: | B
Demonology
B Mesopotamia B Religious Thought B BELIEF & doubt B Supernatural beings |
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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) |
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ISSN: | 2611-8742 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Studi e materiali di storia delle religioni
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