A Triangular Amulet from Zincirli
The Moon God’s Magical Power in Childbirth
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4587299 |
|---|---|
| Authors | K Lawson Younger (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 86 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 196-206 |
| Publication date | 2023-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Near Eastern Archaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1094-2076 • E-ISSN: 1557-5594 |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1086/725771 |
| OpenAlex | W4386457602 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
In this article, the author interprets a triangular amulet from the original period of Zincirli’s excavations. He argues that the schematic, linear decoration covering the piece related to astral imagery, most likely the lunar deity Su’en with specifically bovine imagery. The pseudo-script “inscription” covering one of the sides of the amulet was understood to be a magical spell. Based on this hypothesis and in combination with comparative figurine iconography, the author further suggests that the amulet was specifically worn by a woman as a protective aid in childbirth
Ancient history · Art · Iconography · Literature · Schematic · Spell · Visual arts · Ancient Egypt and Archaeology · Ancient Near East History · Engineering · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · History · Philosophy
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |