4,000-year-old tablets reveal magic spells, kings feared, and a beer receipt

ScienceDaily
May 5, 2026, 12:59 pm92 pts
Long-forgotten ancient tablets have been decoded, uncovering a mix of magic, politics, and daily life from early civilizations. Among the discoveries are rare anti-witchcraft rituals meant to protect kings and a regnal list that could point to the real-life existence of Gilgamesh. Some texts reveal…

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