Key Components of Sumerian Magic

Deities and Spirits

Anu: The sky god and father of the gods, representing the overarching authority of the divine.

Enlil: The god of air and storms, who decreed the fates and was associated with kingship.

Inanna: Goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, and war. Also known as Ishtar.

Ereshkigal: Goddess of the underworld and death, ruling over the land of the dead.

Enki: God of wisdom, water, and creation, often associated with magic and incantations.

Sacred Symbols and Objects

Clay Tablets: Inscribed with cuneiform writing, these tablets often contained magical spells, hymns, and invocations.

Amulets and Talismans: Objects inscribed with protective symbols and worn to ward off evil spirits.

Ziggurats: Temples that served as the center for religious and magical activities, where rituals were performed to honor the gods.

Seals and Cylinders: Engraved with symbols and used to invoke deities or protect the wearer.