The Shape of the 'yin' in the Ugaritic Script

The Shape of the 'yin' in the Ugaritic Script

The history of Ugaritic epigraphy is traced as a foundation for discussion of the lack of care in studying many Ugaritic texts. It is argued that some alleged epigraphic ambiguities are the result of ignorance of Ugaritic letter forms. Confusion around the Ugaritic /'ayin/ is discussed in this...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Near Eastern studies 1992-10, Vol.51 (4), p.261-279
1. Verfasser: Pitard, Wayne T
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The history of Ugaritic epigraphy is traced as a foundation for discussion of the lack of care in studying many Ugaritic texts. It is argued that some alleged epigraphic ambiguities are the result of ignorance of Ugaritic letter forms. Confusion around the Ugaritic /'ayin/ is discussed in this context. 6 Figures. B. Annesser Murray
ISSN:0022-2968