The First Tablet of the Ugaritic Krt Text, Column II, Lines 4–5: Reading and Reconstruction
This article introduces a new reconstruction and critical reading of two partially-damaged lines (4-5), from Tablet I, Column II of the Ugaritic Krt Text (RS 2.[003]+). The first section of this article outlines the lengthy history of previously-offered readings and restorations of these lines. The...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Western Academic Press
2024
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Maarav
Year: 2024, Volume: 28, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 1-56 |
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| Summary: | This article introduces a new reconstruction and critical reading of two partially-damaged lines (4-5), from Tablet I, Column II of the Ugaritic Krt Text (RS 2.[003]+). The first section of this article outlines the lengthy history of previously-offered readings and restorations of these lines. The second section provides a detailed epigraphic analysis and reconstruction, based on new photos of the tablet. Following the proposed reconstruction, the third section offers a philological analysis, including vocalization and translation of relevant portions. The fourth and final section of the article explores pertinent literary considerations around the proposed reconstruction, demonstrating how these lines fit lexically and thematically within the immediate passage and the broader story. This article’s new proposal underscores the significance of Krt’s first refusal of an offer of wealth and precious items after the loss of his household (I 52-II 3)—a key motif that recurs twice more within the Krt Epic (III 33-37; VI 22-27). The holistic approach to reconstruction utilized herein centers around the distribution of terms related to the concepts of "house(hold)" and "progeny/family," illuminating the poetic techniques used in Krt’s request for a bride, as instructed by the god ʾIlu, and its pivotal role in the unfolding narrative. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Maarav
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1086/733399 |