Lamashtu Plaque

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This plaque was used for protection against Lamashtu, a female demon or goddess who would imperil women during childbirth and even kidnap babies while breastfeeding. Neo-Assyrian, 10th-7th century BCE. Musee du Louvre, Paris

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Rama. (2014, May 21). Lamashtu Plaque. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2670/lamashtu-plaque/

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Rama. "Lamashtu Plaque." World History Encyclopedia, May 21, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2670/lamashtu-plaque/.

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Rama. "Lamashtu Plaque." World History Encyclopedia, 21 May 2014, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2670/lamashtu-plaque/.

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