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How Astrology Has Been Used Throughout the Ages
Astrology, the belief that the positions of celestial bodies influence earthly events and human lives, has been a pervasive ...
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Babylonian tablets reveal kings installed royal doubles during eclipses, then executed them
First, priests would examine sacrificed animal entrails ... Previously: • Oldest-known drawing of a ghost found on ancient Babylonian tablet • Listen: a sexy hymn to Ishtar, in the original ...
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Beautiful Babylon: Jewel of the Ancient World
Protected by MardukCalling down curses on anyone who defaces it, this ninth-century stela from Babylon is dedicated to a priest of Marduk by his son. British Museum, London Photograph by Erich ...
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What did our ancestors do during the Akitu Festival?
The Akitu Festival was celebrated over 12 consecutive days during the Assyrian-Babylonian empires period ... Before sunrise, the high priest would take a bath in the Euphrates River, and when ...
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How Akitu or Assyrian New Year was celebrated during ancient times
The Akitu Festival was celebrated in 12 consecutive days during the Assyrian-Babylonian empires period ... Day Two: Before sunrise, the high priest would take a bath in the Euphrates river ...