“Enlil Is My Head”: The Embodied Cosmos in the Babylonian Anti-Witchcraft Ritual Maqlû

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This paper examines the role of language, cosmology, and ritual practice in the Babylonian anti-witchcraft ritual Maqlû, focusing on the textual and performative strategies employed within a specific incantation. Through a detailed analysis of eight verses, this study reveals how repetition, parallelism, and metaphorical language are integral components of the ritual’s efficacy and its persuasive appeal to the divine.
Period27 Feb 2024
Event titleTextual Repetition and Creativity in Ancient Mesopotamia, Israel, Egypt and China: A Workshop Organised by REPAC
Event typeConference
LocationVienna, AustriaShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational

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