Frank Simons on the Mesopotamian Šurpu Ritual

Update: 2025-08-13

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We explore the ancient Mesopotamian ritual-series known as Šurpu with Frank Simons. This interview is a window onto very, very ancient magical practice, but has a surprising amount to tell us about magic today.

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Frank Simons on the Mesopotamian Šurpu Ritual

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Frank Simons on the Mesopotamian Šurpu Ritual

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Frank Simons on the Mesopotamian Šurpu Ritual