Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance by Morris Jastrow

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Author Jastrow, Morris, 1861-1921
LoC No. 15000584
Title Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance
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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
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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