Legendary Aqrabuamelu Explored - Scorpion Men from Mesopotamian Mythology, Are They Real?
307In today’s episode, we will travel back in time to the ancient myths and lores of ancient Mesopotamia to talk about a force that can crush armies of men alone with a glare that can stoke the flames of torment and angst within your soul until it ravages your frame, rendering you defenceless while you await your death in disbelief and torment. We are talking about the Aqrabuamelu or The Scorpion Men. These are fearsome creatures who are bound by their fealty and devotion to their duty as gatekeepers of the underworld. They feature in a diverse array of texts and records, often with the towering frame of a human until the torso, beyond which they possess scorpioid limbs and a stinger. The Aqrabuamelu is a figure that is steeped in ancient occultist rituals as a symbol of strength, sustenance and protection from foes or evil forces. However, their origins are as varied as their accounts. So, without further ado, let us dive into their origins.