In Mesopotamia, Being 'King for a Day' Could be Deadly

Total solar eclipses were an omen of death for rulers of the Assyrian Empire. The fix? Install a fake king and then kill him.#science #countdowntotheeclipse2024 #royalty #eclipse #astronomy #humansacrifice #ancient #wondersky #section-Articles
In Mesopotamia, Being 'King for a Day' Could be Deadly