Entomological Knowledge in Ancient Mesopotamia

A review of Mesopotamian textual corpora and iconographic material from prehistory to the end of cuneiform era reveals an abundant presence of insects in many aspects of Mesopotamian daily life, from food and medicine to literature and mathematics, as well as in mythology, divination, omens and ritu...

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Main Author: Nazari, Vazrick (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters 2023
In: Ancient Near Eastern studies
Year: 2023, Volume: 60, Pages: 249-316
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