The "Art" of the Diviner: The Tablet VAT 13141 (Bab 36607) from Babylon and Two Clay Models from Ebla and Tell Tuqan

The purpose of this article is to elucidate some plastic representations as aids for instruction in the art of divination. We will first discuss a drawing on a tablet from Babylon, VAT 13141 (Bab 36607), and then continue with two plastic clay models, one from Ebla and the other from nearby Tell Tuq...

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Main Author: Cohen, Yoram 1968- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 2022
In: Die Welt des Orients
Year: 2022, Volume: 52, Issue: 1, Pages: 100-111
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BC Ancient Orient; religion
HH Archaeology
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to elucidate some plastic representations as aids for instruction in the art of divination. We will first discuss a drawing on a tablet from Babylon, VAT 13141 (Bab 36607), and then continue with two plastic clay models, one from Ebla and the other from nearby Tell Tuqan. As will be argued, these objects have been previously misidentified in the literature, thus obscuring their objective and use.
ISSN:2196-9019
Contains:Enthalten in: Die Welt des Orients
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.13109/wdor.2022.52.1.100