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Asag: The Hideous Demon of Disease and Sickness in Mesopotamian Mythology

Introduction Imagine a creature, a grotesque monstrosity, so hideous it could curdle your blood. This is Asag, the embodiment of disease and sickness in Mesopotamian mythology. This demon, with its venomous breath and festering wounds, loomed over the ancient Mesopotamians, a constant reminder of the… Read More »Asag: The Hideous Demon of Disease and Sickness in Mesopotamian Mythology