Babylonian Dreams of the Future

Dreams in ancient Mesopotamia were often considered to contain messages. Specialists knew what dream meant and were on hand to offer explanations. This talk will introduce the topic of dreams and omens and discuss a previously unknown group of late period cuneiform tables that use a specific form of magic to make a client have a prophetic dream. This tablet recounts a marvelous dream written down when Alexander the Great ruled Babylon.

Presented by

Dr. Irving Finkel

Assistant Keep of Mesopotamian Scripts

The British Museum

FREE EVENT

Saturday, December 1, 2024

3pm - 4pm