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Ritual Lamenting in Ancient Mesopotamia
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In contrast to other traditions, cultic laments in Mesopotamia were not performed in response to a tragic event, such as a death or a disaster, but instead as a preemptive ritual to avert possible catastrophes. Mesopotamian laments provide a unique insight into the relationship between humankind and the gods, and their study sheds light on the nature of collective rituals within a crosscultural context. Cultic laments were performed in Mesopotamia for nearly 3000 years. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this important ritual practice in the early 2nd millennium BCE, the period during which Sumerian laments were first put in writing. It also includes a new translation and critical edition of Uruamairabi (‘That city, which has been plundered’), one of the most widely performed compositions of its genre.

Author Biography:

Paul Delnero, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA.
Release date NZ
August 10th, 2020
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  • Professional & Vocational
  • Professional & Vocational
Illustrations
4 Tables, black and white
Pages
676
ISBN-13
9781501519468
Product ID
32939328

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