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13 November 2026
The Most Terrifying Demon in Ancient Mesopotamia
Follow the evidence into the strange history behind the story.
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Lamashtu: The Demon Who Preyed on Babies
Explore Lamashtu’s attacks on mothers and infants, her divine ancestry, the rituals used to drive her away and the protection offered by Pazuzu.
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Fairies of Britain and Ireland: What the Old Stories Really Say
Explore the older fairy traditions of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, from fairy mounds and lake maidens to changelings and selkies.
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The Seven Sages Who Taught Humanity: The Apkallu
Discover the Seven Sages of Mesopotamia, their connection to Ea/Enki, Adapa's lost immortality and why their figures guarded Assyrian buildings.
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