Babylonian invocation to Ishtar
The following invocation is an assertion of the power of good over evil and is often used as a system of exorcism.
Spirit of the Heavens, conjure
it! Spirit of the Earth, conjure it!
Spirit of the Mul-gelal, lord of the countries, conjure it!
Spirit of Nin-ge-lal, lady of the countries, conjure it!
Spirit of Nin-dara, powerful warrior of Mul-gelal, conjure it!
Spirit of Nusku, sublime messenger of Mul-gelal, conjure it!
Spirit of Eni-zena, eldest son of Mul-gelal, conjure it!
Spirit of Tiskhu, lady of the armies, conjure it!
Spirit of Mermer, king whose voice is beneficient, conjure it!
Spirit of Utu, king of justice, conjure it!
Spirits, Archangels, great gods, conjure it!