The Witchcraft Series Maqlu
The Witchcraft Series Maqlu by Tzvi Abusch, published by SBL Press on March 15, 2015, offers a new reconstruction and translation of the significant Akkadian text known as Maqlû, which translates to “Burning.” This work presents approximately 100 incantations and rituals aimed at countering witchcraft, encapsulating a complex ceremony performed during a pivotal time in the ancient calendar. The book spans 212 pages and is available in English.
Readers will find an annotated transcription alongside the English translation, providing insights into the historical context of the Maqlû series. The introduction elaborates on the text’s literary and ceremonial development, situating it within the broader scope of ancient history and folklore. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in ancient magical practices and the social sciences, particularly in relation to folklore and mythology.
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A new reconstruction and translation of the Maqlû text
The Akkadian series Maqlû, “Burning,” is one of the most significant and interesting magical texts from the Ancient Near East. The incantations and accompanying rituals are directed against witches and witchcraft and ctually represent a single complex ceremony. The ceremony was performed during a single night and into the following morning at the end of the month Abu (July/August), a time when spirits were thought to move back and forth between the netherworld and the world of the living.
Features:
- English translation of approximately 100 incantations and rituals
- Annotated transcription
- Introduction places the series in historical context and shows how it is a product of a complex literary and ceremonial development.
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