Omens in marble

The Babylonian divinatory series Shumma alu inspired the Danish poet Morten Søndergaard to create a massive installation piece, where he inscribed omen-like sentences in a marble floor. The essay discusses whether unconventional outreach formats such as this can help academics reach new audiences.

“In popular culture: Shumma Alu in Denmark,” Mar Shiprim (September 2017). Link.