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The Lord of Spirits

Battle Wizards: Mauling at the Euphrates

Sep 22, 2022
A special mini-episode featuring a Sorcerer v. Witch battle for Dairy Dominance. Explore ancient Sumerian wizard duels, a sorcerer's curse on a city, and mystical battles involving magical creatures like fish roe and water from the Euphrates river.
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  • Ancient Sumerian tale features a wizard duel using summoned creatures, reflecting biblical motifs.
  • Sagburu defeats the sorcerer in a magical showdown by summoning superior animals from the Euphrates.

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The Story of Enmerkar and Ensugurana

Enmerkar, the king of Aruch, attempts to subjugate the city of Arada, leading to a wizard duel. The text recounts an exchange of letters full of insults and brags between Enmerkar and Arada. Arada, unable to gain the upper hand through letters, sends a sorcerer to curse Uruk's dairy animals. In response, Enmerkar sends a wise woman named Sagburu to engage in a wizard duel.

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