Demons in Ancient Mesopotamia

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In this video you mentioned the similarities to the Ancient Greek concept of Daimon; an equally interesting subject worth of its own video IMO

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[@DamienZshadow]

My mother and father are from Jordan and they are Muslim. I remember growing up and having a stomach ache and my mother pouring Zam Zam holy water into a Golden Bowl with Arabic inscriptions written in it and asking me to drink from it while they recited Surah from the Quran.

[@manahil558]

These practices aren't in Islam? I mean in Islamic scriptures and teachings! Right? I guess they are something more cultural . Similar sorts of practices are also found in Pakistan.

[@DamienZshadow]

@@manahil558 definitely isn't something in the Quran nor is it something that I have ever read in any Hadith. I was so confused at the time but I was only a child and I was feeling sick so I wasn't going to question it but I forgot all about it until it was brought up this video. I suddenly remember a few other little things that either my mother or aunts would do.

[@manahil558]

@@DamienZshadow What are such other type of practices which are common in Arab countries and yours?

[@DamienZshadow]

@@manahil558 Little things like using the Evil Eye amulet or different uses of Zam Zam holy water or specific prescriptions of certain prayers for prayer beads during certain moments as well as certain perceptions of Djinn.

[@NamesPhimble]

@@DamienZshadow the evil eye is shirk and not an actual Islamic practice

[@mjusufatur]

Love the topic around moloch and baal, also how ancient people found unity in religion (enforced or not)

[@FragranceView]

Interesting stuff, in Hinduism particularly many of the Hindu saints have said repeating one of the names of God, Rama, Shiva, Krishna etc, would keep away evil spirits and demons. In the book "No Mind, I am the Self" written by David Godman about the life of Lakshmana Swami, he describes being able to actually see a demon walking down a train track at night, it had bells on its ankles and jingled as it walked! He also said that evil spirits couldn't really cause harm to living people, the only thing they could do is scare you with fear.. if you had no fear of them, and didn't react, they have no power over you.

[@jimrobcoyle]

So, Demons are homeless?

[@tylersiegenthaler9656]

That’s a cap for the past 100 years the only place demons hang out is in front of the Telly it’s quite sad they need are help.

[@FragranceView]

@@jimrobcoyle Maybe he was walking home? You walk around sometimes too, doesn't mean you're homeless.. but the point was, there are enlightened humans, who can see these types of beings around.

[@chendaforest]

David Godman also describes how Papagi would play with Krishna and the other gods, before attaining non dual realisation. Frankly, I'm really not sure what to make of these stories.

[@claudiotavares9580]

Lakshmana was just a liar trying to make money selling books, if not, just a delusional man with mental health issues hallucinating.

[@Sabrowsky]

The mundanity ghosts and demons represented in Mesopotamia are fascinating to me. Its like that tablet Irving Finkel pointed to that went "WHY ARE YOU BOTHERING ME?" at the ghost

[@Svartalf14]

Beg pardon, but if Pazuzu is at once 'Lord of the evil wind spirits' and a mostly protective figure, whose likeness is not very different from other bird headed, 4 winged protective or blessing spirits, might it be that the title comes from his ability to command and control those evil spirits, rather than from his being the most powerful of them?

[@shizuoh2792]

When I was 7 I watched the old Sinbad anime my dad had on vhs. The Mesopotamian style sphinx scared the hell out me.

[@Keyhan-c8c]

5:33 this is still a common believe, probably more common in villages in Iran and central asian countries, the being is called "Āl" and has the exact same description as you mentioned for the messopotmian counterpart.

[@TheNera2010]

The equivalent of Lavashtu in Turkish mythology is "Al Karısı" (red lady or trickster lady) . It's almost the same belief. People don't believe in it actively but they still practice rituals to save the babies and mothers from the Al Karisi.

[@midnightblue3285]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_(folklore) Its not a believe

[@SKNAZIR-sx1th]

Learned a lot about ancient Mesopotamian demons.Thanks lot for new video

[@jeffatwood9417]

The similarities for comparison are rich in this presentation. Such a useful project, thank you all for your contributions. The exorcism of ghosts in Chinese and Tibetan traditions sounds the same. “Ashipu” seems interesting, and I wonder what kind of literal meaning can be derived rather than merely identifying the social position. I’m wondering what link it might have to Assur, thus Æsir in Etruscan and Norse as gods. Snorri recognizes that Diar are the priests, like Di as Chinese emperors. Di is also tied to Tyr/Tiw/Dios, deriving from Dingir as God form or energy surrounding divine presence. An/Anu, seems tied to Ansuz as Holy Spirit as Tiwaz is to Father Sky God form (an illusive formless consistency that is Yang incarnated in absolute subtlety). This can also be tied to Dingir in phonetic contexts in cuneiform. Therefore, the Deva/Asura schism in Hindu/Iranian cultures might be reconsidered in light of Abrahamic aversion to idolatry. This aversion has a context where in the Mesopotamian imperial complex power was invested in idols…who owned the idols owned the temple wealth accumulation. When your idol cannot be stolen, neither can your wealth be removed for long. I also wonder about the Æsir/Vanir relationship being like Gods and Dæmons, in that Æsir are divine spirits of the minds and heavens, whereas Vanir (wagons) are more related to material realms. These beings in material realms are still spiritual but can manifest with more interest in human endeavors, therefore “closer” to humans than the gods. Of course, this is from where I think saint cults evolved.

[@rimacalid6557]

"Very European and Asian "

[@simonbacaltos5660]

It is fitting for Halloween's day. This is so spooky topic that even modern man.

[@arthurhunt642]

This is all news to me and it deserves more study. I don't have a lot of time for study but I can learn some of what is in this video..Very interesting..

[@shookreeseeree4]

Thanks Filip n team again for another awesome video..

[@Kriskazam]

“These daimo are not evil and not like the demons of the bible” *proceeds to introduce us with a demon that eats babies*

[@Atomic419]

I value your videos as I think the information is very clear and very well presented. I think you do a great job and I thank you for what you do! With that said, might you consider doing videos on the worship of evil as it existed in the ancient world? Just a suggestion. Again, I thank you for your videos and also for the time and effort it takes to make them 🙏

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Wonderful video!! Very informative and enjoyable!!😍😍

[@saim787]

The ancient Babylonians views of demons seem to be very similar to the Islamic concept of jinn

[@tothboy01]

The story of the Babylonian king Hammurabi receiving his famous law code from the sun god Shamash has parallels with Moses receiving the 10 Commandments from Yahweh on Mount Sinai (possibly a volcano), as well as Muhammad receiving his revelations from the angel Gabriel and Allah in a mountain cave. There are also parallels with Eve receiving the forbidden fruit from the serpent of Eden; the Sumerian goddess Inanna receiving the "Meh"/Law from the god Enki; the Mesopotamian myth of the hero Adapa receiving wisdom from the god Enki; the Egyptian goddess Isis receiving the secret name of the sun god Ra; the Egyptian god Thoth receiving his wisdom from the sun god Ra; Delilah receiving the hair from Samson; and King Solomon receiving wisdom from Yahweh.

[@phillipholland6795]

Because that's exactly what they were. Jinn.

[@alihusseinjan10]

There also a similar thing with the god accepting one of adams son sacrifice over the other one there is a similar story with inana ishtar i forgot the story​@@tothboy01

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[@riellyalexander]

I’ve recently been trying to find information on the pre-Christian religion of the Celtic and Germanic peoples. I’d love for you to do a video covering the ancient religion of those areas

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You mean mixed pagans Rielly? A Celt x Greetings from Keiss. Are u interested in the illuminated rites that run through freemasonry which are the exact same? Caroline, 39- a daughter of those- lol 🧡🌈🍏

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Problem is that the pre-Christian celts sources are archeological evidences. Roman word cannot be taken as evidence as you know they were considered as barbarians. Hence we know the mythology, some parts of theirs tradition and practises like druids but more or less it is still an ambiguous subject. Note: I am not an expert, please feel free to correct me

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You're talking of the religions that were almost Nordic Asatru Religion, which was very similar to Sanatan Dharm (Hinduism) from India. But evolved into more Shamanistic Nature worshipping. The Northern Germanic peoples worshiped Wottan as the Creator and Dunar as the protector and rain God. Celts from France to Scotland Ireland worshipped Spirit gods like Rhionnan as the goddess of fertility, Lugh as the Guardian of the forests and War God., Cerrunos as the God of Wine etc. Regards, Bawa Revant Singh.

[@markmartin2292]

But Pazuzu is perhaps a protective symbol in The Exorcist. The real enemy, as usual, is the mother complex. Father Dameon, Father Karis and Regan are all dealing with mother issues. Regan is a young girl about to go through puberty. Narcissistic mothers, the actress Chris MacNeil, is threatened when her daughter goes through puberty, like the mother in Carrie. In the end evil, the mother wins. She had control over her daughter. It appears to be love but it’s stifling

[@quincyferdanand3125]

And have you noticed the mother wasn’t religious, like at all. Like she didn’t know what was going on with her daughter she sought medical and scientific professionals (as she should) before seeking out a catholic priest. It wasn’t until after that Regan and probably her as well that they became more into religion and religiosity. But she did seem like a responsible and caring parent but yes stifling

[@quincyferdanand3125]

And even after the medical and scientific professionals couldn’t find an explanation she still didn’t think her daughter was possessed

[@quincyferdanand3125]

She didn’t pray or anything

[@quincyferdanand3125]

And when her daughter was playing with a oujia board she didn’t say to not play with it or tried to take it away from her. She actually took joy in it too she thought her daughter was just having fun. She seemed more curious than anything of it

[@quincyferdanand3125]

It wasn’t like she proclaimed to be an atheist or said she believed in science and didn’t believe in such things. She seemed more of a free minded person, like her religious beliefs were left open or perhaps agnostic. But yeah she still sheltered her daughter

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I love that ready instant play feature to dive into the longform video on the topic!! 🎉 🌌

[@harryzain]

Just discovered your channel recently. Absolutely amazing info and presentation. Thanks for what you do & keep it up.

[@jackieviolet3375]

Well done video!!!,enjoyed the content and knowledge shared!

[@casp6132]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️ pls more Mesopotamian content

[@GreenMorningDragonProductions]

My favourite Mesopotamian demons are Gozer the Gozerian, Zuul the Gatekeeper and Vinz Clortho the Keymaster :)

[@tabithalynette5010]

Sounds like the premises of the first Ghostbusters movie. Frfr Watch it if you haven't already.

[@ericjames597]

"Gozer the Traveler wil come in one of the pre-chosen forms. Durring the rectification of the Vuldrenaii, the Traveler came as a very large and moving Torb. Then of coarse in the third reconciliation of the last of the Meketrix Supplicants, they chose a new form for him, that of a gaint Slor! Many Shrubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the he-depths of the Slor that day I can tell you."

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Ray, when someone asks you if you’re a god you say YES!

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Oh wow that'll be cool. I'm already subbed to esoterica and the modern hermeticist, I'll have to go check out Angela's symposium.

[@USASPORTSCARDS]

Interesting that we have many of the exact same demons in western Iran. Growing up in Hamedan, pregnant women couldn’t walk out by themselves after a certain period of the day because of the “Lamashto” demon you referred to.

[@dracodistortion9447]

Judaism: Pagans use spells but so do we, we just draw our powers from Yaweh instead of daimons or Pagan gods. Islam: Pagans do spells, as do we, but the power of the spell lies in Allah. Christianity: if you use a spell you go to Hell

[@bitiousad]

Then I am happy to inform you that you do not know ISLAM 😂😂😂, because you are absolutely wrong about what you just wrote about Islam and pls you need to understand what Islam preaches against even if traditional people still practice them under the umbrella of Islam, I am a Muslim and I immediately identified what we were being warned against...so please do not talk about Islam out of ignorance

[@dracodistortion9447]

@@bitiousad evil eye is a spell and Muslims use it. anything to ward of the Jinn is a spell Muslims use

[@Chiva.]

Oh dear you're gonna talk about Shams Al - Maarif next video. In our culture (I'm Egyptian), whoever owns that book is kinda cursed. We were taught to not look for that book or read from it and whatnot... we basically never speak of it. This should be interesting lol.

[@Chiva.]

@Mike J wait for the episode bro. I, myself, have no idea what's in there. It definitely has to do with supernatural beings and whatnot. I dunno tbh.

[@cobracommander3634]

Kinda off topic, but I feel like based on what I've read in the old testament that Jesus's messianic proficy has more similarities with zoroastrianism then the old testament. And the new testament in general seems to have more similarities with zoroastrianism then the old testament.

[@arturhashmi6281]

Yeah but old testament was already influenced by zoroastrianism, Persian emperor Cyrus was called Messiah in old testament too, some of concepts like archangels even traveled from zoroastrianism to christianity and then to judaism.

[@sebastianmarcus7739]

The Mesopotamian concept of Daimon sounds very similar to what the Efik (a Nigerian ethnic group) call Ndem. Ndem can be good or bad. Ndem are basically marine spirits but they can also be found in forests and ancient places. They are not limited to the Efik but the Igbo ethnic group as well. The Igbo have ndem such as Ekei Idem mmili, Uhammiri, Eze nwanyi etc.

[@laddowonker4994]

paagan

[@phillipholland6795]

Those are all Jinn.

[@phillipholland6795]

@@DoanhPhongBach different people used different names for the Jinn

[@Davlavi]

Love the content.

[@London-Lad]

Filip, you GEM!

[@duantorruellas716]

Another great video, fillip , thanks for all the hard work. Yes Justin , Angela , Dan Atrell and yourself with your knowledge of the Islamic world , you guys have all been instrumental in my occult studies. My little council of esoteric truth . I need to break you guys off a little something for all the work. ⭐

[@TupacMakaveli1996]

Love this mythology. It is still very relevant today in the South Asia.

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

Watching this while 33 weeks pregnant is scary AF

[@shadowdragon3521]

Why? Just ask Pazuzu to protect you and your child

[@andreahighsides7756]

How is your baby

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

@@andreahighsides7756 An amazing, energetic, very verbal toddler who lights up my world. Thank you for asking.

[@ChiTenshi13]

I'm fucking fangirling over this line up 🖤🖤🖤

[@Terrestrial]

Good stuff! Well presented 🏆.

[@haleydoe644]

Nuska was often used in tandem with Pazuzu to protect birthing mothers and young children.

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Thank you all you tube for leading me in the way of some reliable information appreciate it money dog

[@DeadBoyHK1]

Your voice reminds me of Skallagrim. If you haven’t seen his channel, I highly recommend it 🤘 Also, this is the type of subject that I love. I think I’ll check out more of your content.

[@jeffphisher3801]

12:15 looks like this is where the brand of sacrifice comes from

[@ClosetofMysteries]

Great video! I am wondering is there is a connection between Lamashtu and Lilith?

[@snur5446]

In one religion it is said that there were Jinns before humans came to earth. Azel or the devil was a Jinn before becoming an Angel but he disobeyed God when told to bow down as God blew his spirit in Prophet Adam ... Azel or Azazil was kicked out of heaven and was sent down to earth.

[@dogukan7406]

The notion of Daimons kinda reminded me that of Jinns in Islamic culture

[@brentgarner3143]

Thank you for this, enlightening

[@Kansasflatlander]

What gave someone the power to be an Asipu? Was it a natural extra sensory ability, training, inherited position, or a combination of these? How did these beliefs get transferred to later civilizations as there are direct corollaries between those ancient cultures and our own today.

[@zarsepehr3315]

Actually we had that lamshtu though with a different name in my culture until quite recently. I do remember talks from my Gran about a creature that supposed to take a way a newborn baby or kill the birthing mother though it was called a different name.

[@siel.og0108]

I love your videos bro since before this channel. I would like to see your take about Benin vs haitian Vodoun. About ifa and other african religions

[@rwestbrook]

Lilith is only mentioned in Isaiah 34 as a night animal in the Bible but is mentioned in other outside Jewish texts. But NOT in the Bible as you mentioned.

[@solomonessix6909]

What is the significance of burins the idol with a black dog? Is the black dog in any way connected to Annubis/Anpu as a guide for the spirit?

[@nadirashaikh6265]

Great work bro keep it up

[@courtlanddennis3658]

Iv seen that epilepsy was a characteristic of witches could you elaborate?

[@AVENTUS7777]

Good stuff man.

[@jaysoncarter5093]

As a Polynesian I grew up with the claim my space. Show no fear. I barely even recognize them,especially if I feel a presence.

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Hello Channel I love your videos so so much. thanks. I wanted to ask you what do you know about Al Muqanna ""the Veiled"" self proclaimed prophet who lived in in 8th century, who was born in Balkh.. this one is the most interesting person in the history for me. but there so little information about him that I could find. thanks.

[@grantbuxton]

I've been to the sky spirit realm/ heaven. I had to come back to earth or go to purgatory. I got a sample of the nothingness. I chose to come back to my body. After that experience is very hard for me to take this world serious.

[@信者の男]

Philip's audience is certainly amusing.

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Everything is a joke 🤪 I find solace in playing the fool & knowing the possibilities are endless.. 🧡🔼⭐💛💚 we are in this together

[@JakeHunter2010]

Excellent break down. Happy to come across your channel. New subscriber.

[@rbx5258]

juicy content mein bruder

[@Blackdragon1331]

Pazuzu for the win!

[@enterbalak]

🔥

[@andrewmalcolm79]

Is there any connection between Pazuzu and Susanoo no Mikoto?

[@samrevlej9331]

Doubtful. There's no evidence of direct contact between Mesopotamia and Japan as far as I'm aware of. They don't fulfill the same roles; Susanoo is a storm god that slays a sea monster, which is a pattern present in many mythologies with or without contact. Even if they did share similarities, often it's just because all cultures have similar needs or phenomena to explain, and devise similar mythological figure.

[@annemariededekind6271]

Excellent. Thank you so much.

[@tiffanystephens4785]

Thanx for the upload

[@oldowl4290]

Sweet, I'm gonna order a Pazuzu and put him on the nightstand so he can watch me fall asleep. Yeah. Great idea lol.

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

What a fascinating video. Thank you so much. I was always someone who used to make fun of such topics and was highly skeptical. That is… until I experienced a very real haunting at a friend’s farmhouse years ago. To this day I’m still seeking answers. I have no doubts that ill intentioned things exist, such as “Lamashtu.” There are some uncanny videos here on KZbin, with security cameras, showing babies being dragged and attacked. There’s even one bizarre video of what looks like claws creeping their way in between the gates of the crib. Who knows what this all is? But whatever it is… It seems it has been going on for a long, long time.

[@MoorishMonitor]

Insightful as usual sir. Great video for the season! 🎃 - The Moorish Science Monitor ✌🏾🇲🇦🤚🏾

[@maremagnus]

*17:10** Does anyone know where is this?*

[@tuomasmattila283]

the concept of evil and good is so new and man-made to control others.

[@bromisovalum8417]

8:30 ? there is no Lilith in the Bible, save for one very spurious reference to the ''night hag''. There's a Lilith mentioned in early medieval talmudic texts, where she is said to have bee Adam's first wife, who took off with the devil Samael and got cursed.

[@kellysam2076]

DO A VIDEO ON THE EVENTS OF KARBALA AND THE HOLY PEOPLE OF KARBALA

[@kuroazrem5376]

They should try the Mafuba to seal the demons.

[@metalhead7319]

Enki (one of the Anunnaki) is the one that created humans and give them a forbidden knowledge wich really pissed of his brother Enlil because people we're meant only for work so Enki is later known as the fallen angel also known as Lucifer.

[@metalhead7319]

@Mike J yeah but since the Sumerians are first civilization guess this version is original

[@metalhead7319]

@Mike J because everything after that are like pretty much the same stories only different names.

[@Fifi-ql3zc]

Muslim here and still have one of those talismans LOL it has to be wrapped in black cloth and hung on a silver chain if you're going wear it - or that's what I was taught. We call it "azimat". Love these vids and looking forward to the colab as always!

[@saimbhat6243]

@Danny Al Well, having talismans have its origin and development in middle east, and it basically copied from jewish numerology etc. Then neo-wahhabis starting mass takfiring and such practices were eliminated. Takfiring go burrrrrrr

[@geeljire9247]

@@saimbhat6243 It doesn't come from jewish numerology, idiot. It comes from the protectiveness of the Qur'anic ayat from harmful elements.

[@arawiri]

18:40 I've seen one of those bowls I thought it was an ashtray I put my smoke out in it and the owner lost his mind

[@Ardonbb]

This religion still exists in northern Iraq with the Kurds. They are called Zardasht, Ezidy, and Kakkei and more. They also have their flags 🔆 Summer and fire🔥

[@ilhambudi95]

Similar to the concept of jinns in Islam. They can either be good or evil.

[@sagaramskp]

Yup. I had the same thought. So only in Christianity the demons are always evil.

[@Sharon-yk7xm]

The Anunnaki made the demons for war

[@ancient_Iraqi_Mesopotamian]

(history of Iraq) Babylon, Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Mesopotamia❤️

[@Hussein_Al_Enezi-w4p]

Oh yeah 😌

[@TheEmperorjun]

Thank you for the lecture....

[@differous01]

Mesopotamian Lilu demons play the same role as incubus and succubus in Roman culture, arriving in our dreams with puberty. Adam's (Mankind's) first wife is written into our native 'clay' (adamah) before the separation of the 'rib' (the female suffix 'ah'), but is not of the flesh and bone as 'Living' Eve is.

[@redstream1237]

So ancient demons were somewhat like Jins

[@PanosK777]

Man, you rock!❤

[@nolongerthere]

Notwithstanding your important caveat not to project ourselves into this vastly different world, so much of this is entirely familiar to me from my Puerto Rican Catholic childhood, replacing surface details, of course. What is one to make of this evident continuity over millennia, with regard to demonology, rituals for solutions, etc?

[@gihankaushalya2876]

I think Pazuzu mentioned in TDPOA - The Little Hope