Magic and Medicine of Ancient Mesopotamia. From Demons Pazuzu and Lamastu to Healers Asu and Exorcists of Babylon

What did the inhabitants of the Two Rivers suffer from and how were they treated? Who did they rush to first: the conjurer or the doctor? How did astrology help them? Who was "registered" as witches and when did they resort to the services of exorcists?
One of the first places where magic and medicine unite to protect human life is considered to be Ancient Mesopotamia. When demons inflict diseases, longevity depends on the will of the gods, and one epidemic replaces another, special safety measures and healing practices are necessary.

In this book, you will learn about the healers who lived between the Tigris and Euphrates, what talismans protected against evil spirits, which injuries were treated surgically, and why people wished for a swift encounter with the deceased.

Yulia Chmelenko is an Assyriologist, art historian, and art consultant. She studies the culture of ancient civilizations, Sumerian and Akkadian languages, and cuneiform writing. She is a member of the International Association of Assyriologists, the British Association of Antiquarians and Art Dealers, and the All-Russian Association of Art Historians. She is the author of the book "Sumerian Myths."