A magic bowl from Nippur (1)

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Incantation Bowl from Nippur (Aramaic):
… designated is this bowl … turned away … of that Murderess, daughter of Murderess. Go away, go away, and depart from before … The lord Šamaš has charged me against you, Sin has sent me, Bel has commanded me, Nanai has said to me, and … Nirig (= Nergal) has given me power to go against the evil spirit, against Dōdīb, whom they call Strangler, who kills the young in the womb of their mothers, and they are called “Slayer”, and their fathers “Destroyer”. Go from the presence of these holy angels that sons may come to birth to their mothers and little children to their fathers. Because he has given me a name by which I shall drive you forth, Evil Spirit. Go from the presence of [these angels] and depart from this engraved seal, and go to the bridal chamber and eat … ; moreover drink a libation and [depart from … daughter of … ] … and her … Amen, Amen, Selah.

Sources (list of abbreviations)
CBS 2933
Incantation Bowl from Nippur (Aramaic)

Bibliography

Amar Annus

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