In the Wake of the Compendia
Publisher: De Gruyter
Language: eng
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781501502507; 9781501510762; 9781501502521
Subjects: Middle Eastern history; Ancient religions & mythologies
Description: In the Wake of the Compendia examines the composition of technical literature in the ancient Semitic-speaking world. Compendia on astrology, magic, medicine, lexicography, and alchemy were composed in several languages and relate to earlier Mesopotamian models. This volume offers new perspectives on the early history of these compendia and their subsequent transmission into later post-cuneiform compilations, curricula, and scholarly writings.
Notes: FP7 Ideas: European Research Council 323596

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