Plagues! Fires! Floods! Welcome to 2020 BCE. Thankfully, exorcists, amulets, and incantations abound in ancient Mesopotamia. In this episode we explore magic and medicine in some of the oldest surviving texts in the world. When the gods themselves attack, who can save us?

Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, featuring the voice talents of Gregg Adams, Kiernan Angley, and Jack Krause and original music by Purple Planet.

Music

Purple Planet - Fallen Angels

Purple Planet - Heavenly Waters

Purple Planet - Constricted

Purple Planet - Possessed Doll

Purple Planet - Last Stand

Purple Planet - Deadlock

Purple Planet - Botanic

Purple Planet - Sense of Loss

Purple Planet - Shadowlands