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Ancient Mesopotamians intertwined magic and medicine, with doctors prescribing both magical incantations and medicinal treatments for illnesses. The profession of the āšipu, a practitioner of magic and medicine, was highly esteemed and often involved advising leaders. Incantation bowls, used to capture demons, were a prevalent form of protective magic in the region, particularly during the sixth to eighth centuries.

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Matt Demon

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