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

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.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • pt. 1. Felicitous Feasts and Offerings. Dani'il's First Offering. The Filial Duties. The Blessing of Dani'il. The Offering to the Kotharat. The Meal for Kothar-wa-Hasis. The Blessing of Aqhat
  • pt. 2. Infelicitous Feasts and Offerings. The Feast with Anat. Anat's Complaint to Il. Anat's Killing of Aqhat
  • pt. 3. Mourning and Retaliation. Anat's Mourning. Dani'il's Agricultural Rites. The Messengers and Conjuration of the Vultures. The Curse on the Locales
  • pt. 4. Renewal and Revenge. Dani'il's dbh and the Blessing of Pughat. The Wine Service for Yatupan.