Multiformity in the Song of Ḫedammu

A new analysis of the narrative tradition of the Hurro-Hittite Song of Ḫedammu is presented, arguing that two separate Hittite versions can be reconstructed, one relatively condensed, the other more prolix. Such multiformity supports the postulation of an oral tradition lying behind the scribal prod...

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Main Author: Bachvarova, Mary R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:German
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Published: De Gruyter 2018
In: Altorientalische Forschungen
Year: 2018, Volume: 45, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-21
Further subjects:B multiformity
B Song of Ḫedammu
B Oral Tradition
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Summary:A new analysis of the narrative tradition of the Hurro-Hittite Song of Ḫedammu is presented, arguing that two separate Hittite versions can be reconstructed, one relatively condensed, the other more prolix. Such multiformity supports the postulation of an oral tradition lying behind the scribal production of Hurro-Hittite narrative song at Ḫattuša.
ISSN:2196-6761
Contains:Enthalten in: Altorientalische Forschungen
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1515/aofo-2018-0001