Mesopotamia did not develop a generic term for demons. A large number of immortal beings was known that each had their own name and acted as servants of the gods and as enemies or helpers of humans. They did not have cults of their own. Since demons were only able to exercise their limited powers, which manifested themselves in physical and psychological illnesses, with the approva…
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Maul, Stefan (Heidelberg),
Jansen-Winkeln, Karl (Berlin),
Niehr, Herbert (Tübingen),
Macuch, Maria (Berlin) and
Johnston, Sarah Iles (Princeton),
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