Of Stars and Men: The Conceptual and Mythological Setup of Babylonian Extispicy By Piotr Steinkeller

https://www.academia.edu/35603943/Of_Stars_and_Men_The_Conceptual_and_Mythological_Setup_of_Babylonian_Extispicy?nav_from=e6e9c4c6-820f-4eb9-86ec-1eb2265c1103 The paper explores the Babylonian practice of extispicy, a divinatory technique that involved examining the entrails of sacrificial animals to predict the future. It discusses the procedural intricacies of extispicy, including its nocturnal nature and the roles of various divine beings invoked during the ceremony. The author also delves into the conceptual and mythological frameworks surrounding this practice, highlighting the Babylonians' belief in the connection between the physical and divine realms in their understanding of future events.