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Ghosts, necromancy & the underworld in ancient Mesopotamia

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How Do You Know if You See Ghosts in the Underworld?

Cuneiform tablets contain a list of what it means if you see ghosts. For example, your uncle is going to die or you will lose all your money. There were specialists who could dispel the threatened matter. An omen wasn't a fixed fate - it was as a result of this in the air. And one of my favourite spells is for someone who keeps seeing a ghost. The exorcist makes some preparation on the ground, and burns some stuff,. Then the the person has to recite this spell. You who keep persecuting me, i’m not going to cothe he says, i'm not going to Cutha. So ertey were conceived by people

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