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She has profound parallels in the ancient history of the Jewish people.

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 ...

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 ...