Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance by Morris Jastrow
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| Author | Jastrow, Morris, 1861-1921 |
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| LoC No. | 15000584 |
| Title | Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance" by Morris Jastrow is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate systems of divination employed by the Babylonians and Assyrians, focusing on the practice of interpreting birth omens. The book discusses how the peculiarities observed at birth—both in humans and animals—were thought to predict significant future events, thus intertwining the realms of ancient superstition with cultural beliefs. The opening of the text introduces readers to the primary methods of divination in Babylonian-Assyrian culture, specifically Hepatoscopy and Astrology, accompanied by a focus on birth omens. Jastrow elaborates on each method's foundational theories, highlighting the idea that abnormalities, such as malformations, were scrutinized intensely for their potential ominous implications. He explains that these divination practices were driven by a desire to connect unusual occurrences at the time of birth with future societal events or individual fates, effectively bridging superstition and early science. As Jastrow unfolds this beginning portion, it becomes clear that the cultural significance of these practices extends beyond mere observation, indicating a complex interplay between belief systems and the human quest for understanding life's mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Omens |
| Subject | Folklore -- Assyria |
| Subject | Folklore -- Babylonia |
| Subject | Birth -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35791 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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