A new reconstruction and translation of the Maqlû text The Akkadian series Maqlû, “Burning,” is one of the most significant and interesting magical texts

A collector's edition of a long-lost translated cuneiform tablet collection revealing the most ancient and complete guide to Babylonian spiritual and magical pr

The Akkadian series Maqlû, 'Burning', remains the most important magical text against witchcraft from Mesopotamia and perhaps from the entire ancient Near East

"This book examines the epigraphy and history of transmission of the cuneiform sources of the Maqlû antiwitchcraft ritual, one of the major compositions of anc

Wiggerman's study of Mesopotamian monsters bridges the gap between text and image. Wooden and clay figures of monstrous spirits such as Hairy-One (lahmu), Bison