How to Do Things with Tears: Ritual Lamenting in Ancient Mesopotamia
by How to Do Things with Tears: 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.
Product Details
- Walter de Gruyter Gmbh Us Brand
- Aug 10, 2020 Pub Date:
- 9781501519468 ISBN-13:
- 1501519468 ISBN-10:
- 676 Pages
- English Language
- 9.6 in * 6.7 in * 0.7 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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