The Reports of the Magicians and Astrologers of Nineveh and Babylon in the British Museum V2

By Reginald Campbell Thompson

Book Overview

The Reports of the Magicians and Astrologers of Nineveh and Babylon in the British Museum V2 is a book written by R. Campbell Thompson. It is a collection of ancient texts that were discovered in the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon, and are now housed in the British Museum. The texts are written in cuneiform script and date back to the 7th century BCE. The book contains translations of these texts, which provide insight into the beliefs and practices of the magicians and astrologers of ancient Mesopotamia. The texts cover a variety of topics, including omens, divination, and rituals. They also include descriptions of celestial phenomena, such as eclipses and planetary conjunctions, and their interpretations. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Mesopotamian religion and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the history of astrology and magic.1900. Volume II on the Omen astrology of the Babylonians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162632526
• ISBN13: 9781162632520
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"