Myth and politics in ancient Near Eastern historiography /
Liverani, Mario.
Bahrani, Zainab,1962-
Van de Mieroop, Marc.
London : Equinox,
2004.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mesopotamia. Adapa, guest of the gods -- Hittite Anatolia. Telipinu, or: on solidarity ; Shunashura, or: on reciprocity -- Syria. Leaving by chariot for the desert ; Rib-Adda, righteous sufferer ; Aziru, servant of two masters -- Hebrew bible. The story of Joash ; Messages, women, and hospitality : inter-tribal communication in Judges 19-21.