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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1. Verfasser: Wright, David P. (David Pearson), 1953-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Ugaritic
Veröffentlicht: Winona Lake, Ind. : Eisenbrauns, ©2001.
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:Includes the text of Aqhat in Ugaritic (romanized) and English.
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781575065236
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