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The Akitu festival was one of the oldest Mesopotamian festivals, dating back to the middle of the third millennium BC. It was during this twelve-day ceremonial event, which began at the first New Moon after the Spring Equinox in March/April, that a unique tradition took place in order to humble the king and remind him […]
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Mesopotamian Kings Were Slapped in the Face in the Ancient Akitu Festival
January 2nd, 2022 
Awake Goy 
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