Exorcism, illness and demons in ancient near eastern context. The Egyptian magical Papyrus Leiden I 343 + 345. Egypte centurions

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Philippe BROMBLET

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Exorcism, illness and demons in ancient near eastern context. The Egyptian magical Papyrus Leiden I 343 + 345. Egypte centurionsPALMA 18. Papyrus Leiden I 343 + 345 is one of the most extraordinary manuscripts providing a deeper insight into magic and medicine in Ancient Egypt. The main part of the papyrus deals with the ancient Near Eastern disease demon Smnu, who is well known from Sumerian and Akkadian incantations and medical texts. In addition, a broad range of other conjurations and spells against any pain and feet swelling are included. The papyrus also contains two