Scubarob.love presents: Mesopotamian Kings Were Slapped in the Face in the Ancient Akitu Festival

Mesopotamian Kings Were Slapped in the Face in the Ancient Akitu Festival The Akitu festival was one of the oldest Mesopotamian festivals, dating back to the middle of the third millennium BC.  It was during this twelve-day ceremonial event, which began at the first New Moon after the Spring Equinox in March/April, that a unique …

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