Ritual in narrative : the dynamics of feasting, mourning, and retaliation rites in the Ugaritic tale of Aqhat /

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Ugaritic ritual texts are varied and, by nature, problematic. But another source for ritual understanding is found in the narrative writings of Ugarit--namely, its myths and legends. Ritual texts in myths were not simply textual inserts but an integral part of the narrative. This present study is de...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wright, David P. (David Pearson), 1953-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Ugaritic
Publicado: Winona Lake, Ind. : Eisenbrauns, ©2001.
Temas:
Aqhat epic.
Aqhat epic
Fasts and feasts > Syria > Ugarit (Extinct city)
18.70 Semitic languages and/or literature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > African.
Fasts and feasts
Religion
Oegaritisch.
Aqhat.
Legenden (teksten)
Fasts and feasts > Syria > Ugarit (Extinct city) > Sources.
Ugaritic language > Texts.
Ugarit (Extinct city) > Religion.
Ougarit (Ville ancienne) > Religion.
Syria > Ugarit (Extinct city)
Ugarit (Extinct city) > Religion > Liturgy > Sources.
Commentaries (form)
Translations (form)
Legends (texts)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Ugaritic ritual texts are varied and, by nature, problematic. But another source for ritual understanding is found in the narrative writings of Ugarit--namely, its myths and legends. Ritual texts in myths were not simply textual inserts but an integral part of the narrative. This present study is devoted to the examination of the way that ritual functions within the context of these stories.
Notas:Includes the text of Aqhat in Ugaritic (romanized) and English.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781575065236
1575065231

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