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Since water in Mesopotamia also had an important magical role , Enki was invoked in magic spells and rituals and hence was regarded as wise among the gods , and the one called upon to find solutions to difficult problems .
Since water in Mesopotamia also had an important magical role , Enki was invoked in magic spells and rituals and hence was regarded as wise among the gods , and the one called upon to find solutions to difficult problems .
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... been found extensively on memorial stones , on wooden tallies used in trade and on weapons . Runes were also thought to have magical significance , and spells could be cast by carving them or protection afforded by wearing them .
... been found extensively on memorial stones , on wooden tallies used in trade and on weapons . Runes were also thought to have magical significance , and spells could be cast by carving them or protection afforded by wearing them .
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He was the special god of kings , nobles and poets , and a god of war , magic and wisdom . Odin's mastery of magic was legendary . He could change his shape at will , and his magical abilities made him a formidable opponent .
He was the special god of kings , nobles and poets , and a god of war , magic and wisdom . Odin's mastery of magic was legendary . He could change his shape at will , and his magical abilities made him a formidable opponent .
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