Harmonizing a Messenger Formula in Ugaritic

After a brief survey of the various translations available, this note attempts to resolve some of the apparent contradictions in a formulaic passage in Ugaritic (KTU 1.3 iv 8-10 and parallels) by referring to cognate languages. The two difficult Ugaritic words for which solutions are proposed are ml...

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Main Author: Watson, Wilfred G. E. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Oxford University Press [2017]
In: Journal of Semitic studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 62, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-8
RelBib Classification:BC Ancient Orient; religion
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Summary:After a brief survey of the various translations available, this note attempts to resolve some of the apparent contradictions in a formulaic passage in Ugaritic (KTU 1.3 iv 8-10 and parallels) by referring to cognate languages. The two difficult Ugaritic words for which solutions are proposed are mlḥmt and qryy.
ISSN:1477-8556
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Semitic studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/jss/fgw066