This article gives a brief overview about previous approaches whether the use of the term “demon” is constructive in Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern studies. Additionally, the similarities and differences between Egyptian and Mesopotamian representations of disease demons are compared in general, and then the demon Sāmānu/Akhu (ꜣḫ.w) is analyzed as a case study.
Akhu; demons (ancient Egyptian); demons (Mesopotamian); characteristics of ancient Near Eastern demonic beings; comparison between ancient Near Eastern demons; concept of ancient Near Eastern demons; demonology; disease demon; Sāmānu; transfer of knowledge
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