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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Auteurs: Capomacchia, Anna Maria G. (Auteur) ; Verderame, Lorenzo 1972- (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Morcelliana 2011
Dans: Studi e materiali di storia delle religioni
Année: 2011, Volume: 77, Numéro: 2, Pages: 291-297
Sujets non-standardisés:B Demonology
B Mesopotamia
B Religious Thought
B BELIEF & doubt
B Supernatural beings
Édition parallèle:Non-électronique
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Résumé: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)
ISSN:2611-8742
Contient:Enthalten in: Studi e materiali di storia delle religioni