Patron gods, of persons, [216], [235];
Nabu, patron of Ramman-nirari III., [228];
of places, [49], [69]-70, [106], [111].
Penitential psalms, points in common with and differences from incantations, [312];
national origin of, [312];
marks relationship betw. god and man, [313];
purpose to appease the anger of the gods, [315], [688];
advanced religious conceptions, [314]-5, [326];
dialogue form, [315];
language, [316]-7;
age, [317];
anonymity of the deity addressed, [318];
p. for specific purposes, [324], [688];
relationship to oracles, [347].
Persepolis, wedge writings, [16].
Persian Gulf, sacred to Ea, [497];
not the source of the deluge, [497];
confluence of the streams, [577].
Persian wedge writing, [19].
Personifications of human arts, [178].
Peters, John P., explorer, [11].
Pilgrimage, [684].
Place, Victor, excavations, [8].
Place of Fates, name of temple, [641].