--after the inquiries into the previous rabbit hole, I inquired of the use of healing incantations with all of the texts discussed--
"Enuma eliš, per saecula saeculorum—aperite portas animae!" ## Linguistic Breakdown Enuma eliš: (Akkadian) "When on high." These are the famous opening words of the Babylonian creation myth. Per saecula saeculorum: (Latin) "Forever and ever" or "Through ages of ages." A classic Roman liturgical phrase. Aperite portas animae: (Latin) "Open the gates of the soul." This directly references the Psychomachia, where the "gates" are the senses and the heart. ## The Ritual Effect The Sound: The guttural, ancient sounds of the Akkadian call back to the roots of civilization (Gilgamesh). The Echo: The smooth, rhythmic Latin carries the authority of the Empire (Claudian) and the spirituality of the Church (Prudentius). The Result: As the words are spoken, the bronze-banded cedar gates of the Ziggurat and the white marble archways of the Forum vibrate in unison, sliding open to reveal the eternal city beyond. Fun Fact: In ancient Mesopotamia, "incantations" were often inscribed on foundation pegs buried under gatehouse walls to protect the city from demons—much like how Prudentius wrote his poem to protect the "city of the soul" from Vices. Should this incantation summon a specific character from our list, or should it unlock a hidden chamber containing a lost manuscript --Then asked to heal all types of wounds-- "Šiptu elītu, vulnus claudite—fiat lux in tenebris." To heal the wounds of the body (from the battles of Gilgamesh and Romulus) and the wounds of the soul (from the Psychomachia), this incantation combines the medicinal traditions of both empires. The Healing Incantation ## The Components Šiptu elītu: (Akkadian) "The supreme incantation." In Mesopotamia, medical texts often began by calling upon the gods of healing, Gula or Enki, with this phrase. Vulnus claudite: (Latin) "Close the wound." A direct, imperative command in the style of a Roman battlefield medic or a poem by Claudian. Fiat lux in tenebris: (Latin) "Let there be light in the darkness." A reference to the spiritual healing found in Prudentius, where the Light of Virtue chases away the dark "wounds" of Vice. ## The Combined Ritual To perform the healing, the speaker must bridge the two worlds: The Balm: Mix cedar oil (prized by Gilgamesh) with Roman wine and honey. The Action: Trace the shape of a seven-pointed star (Mesopotamian) inside a circle (Roman) over the injury. The Result: The Akkadian words address the ancient, physical origins of the pain, while the Latin words provide the structural "closure" and spiritual peace required for a full recovery. ## Why these worlds match Gilgamesh: Sought healing for the "wound" of grief after losing Enkidu. Romulus: Dealt with the "wound" of civil war and the loss of his brother. Prudentius: Viewed sin itself as a festering wound that only the "medicinal" power of Virtue could cure. Would you like to know which specific plant or herb from these ancient texts was considered the "ultimate" healer, or should we use this spell to *******