11.1.5.4 Literary motifs and topoi

There are 29 entries associated with this topic.

The "answering" formula (1)
Are you a god or a mortal? (1)
As a cow for her calf (1)
At your word the earth shakes (1)
A case not to be forgotten (1)
Circe and Ereškigal (1)
Cut down trees and make a boat (1)
Descriptions of battle (1)
Do not fear death (1)
Fable of the wren and the elephant (1)
The fish greet the god (1)
Going to the battlefield (1)
Having an ominous dream (1)
Letter ordering messenger's death (1)
Like a bird on a rafter (1)
The list of lovers (1)
The list of lovers (2)
Nobody has crossed the sea (1)
Progenitor of mankind (1)
Sargon of Agade in literature (1)
Sleep like a fog (1)
Taking no food (1)
Thirsty to fight (1)
Voyage of seventeen days (1)
What we like (1)
Who is this man? (1)
Why are you so downcast? (1)
Why do you shed tears? (1)
Wolves and lambs (1)

11. Language, communication, libraries and education (166)

11.1 Imperial languages (101)

11.1 Imperial languages (101)

11.1.1 Assyrian

11.1.2 Babylonian

11.1.3 Aramaic (1)

11.1.4 Minority languages

11.1.5 Shared linguistic items and features (100)

11.1.5.1 Technical terms (1)

11.1.5.2 Idiomatic expressions (7)

11.1.5.3 Formulaic expressions (4)

11.1.5.4 Literary motifs and topoi (29)

11.1.5.5 Mesopotamian loanwords (61)

11.1.5.5.1 Mesopotamian loanwords in Aramaic (33)

11.1.5.5.1.1 Mesopotamian loanwords in Mandaic (13)

11.1.5.5.2 Mesopotamian loanwords in Greek (20)

11.1.5.5.3 Mesopotamian loanwords in Hebrew (3)

11.1.5.5.4 Mesopotamian loanwords in Iranian (7)

 

11.2 Writing systems and writing media (9)

11.2 Writing systems and writing media (9)

11.2.1 Cuneiform script (1)

11.2.1.1 Clay tablets (1)

11.2.1.2 Waxed writing-boards

11.2.2 Alphabetic script (7)

11.2.2.1 Clay tablets (2) (1)

11.2.2.2 Papyrus scrolls (1)

11.2.2.3 Leather scrolls

11.2.2.4 Ostraca

 

11.3 Libraries and archives (5)

11.3 Libraries and archives (5)

11.3.1 Royal libraries

11.3.2 Royal archives (1)

11.3.3 Temple libraries and archives (2)

11.3.4 Private libraries

11.3.5 Private archives

 

11.4 Letters and imperial mail (6)

11.4 Letters and imperial mail (6)

11.4.1 Sealing (1)

11.4.2 Envelopes

11.4.3 Epistolary formulae (2)

11.4.3.1 Address (1)

11.4.3.1 Salutation

11.4.3.2 Blessing formulae (1)

11.4.4 Post system (1)

11.4.4.1 Royal road (1)

11.4.4.2 Road stations

11.4.4.3 Relay system

11.4.4.4 Mule express

11.4.4.5 Postmaster

 

11.5 Education and transmission of knowledge (45)

11.5 Education and transmission of knowledge (45)

11.5.1 Public education

11.5.1.1 Palace schools

11.5.1.1 Temple schools

11.5.1.1.1 Indoctrination of foreign nobility

11.5.2 Private education (6)

11.5.2.1 Private teachers (2)

11.5.3 Higher education (21)

11.5.3.1 Transmission of esoteric lore (20)

11.5.4 School texts (1)