The cuneiform terms for sport introduce these studies on a variety of topics dealing with Akkadian and Sumerian lexicography. Other essays include an exploration of a cuneiform description of a volcanic eruption, the Assyrian words pâtu (blowy), pâ?u (brim), mi?pânu (longbow), talîmu (full brother), budulxu (bdellium), zâzu (halve), marçu (sick and arduous), xamâdu (to help), napšu (lust), and kamâsu, kanâšu, and qamâçu. Semitic and Classical descriptions of naphtha and asphalt, and a study of the cuneiform name of the home of ‘Omar Khayyâm are included. Sumerian lexicography is not neglected, with explorations of nimur (salt, smoke, salt-swamp), and azalak (fuller).
| ISBN: | 9781607240471 |
| Publication date: | 6th February 2010 |
| Author: | Paul Haupt |
| Publisher: | Gorgias Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Series: | Analecta Gorgiana |
| Genres: |
Language teaching and learning material and coursework |
The cuneiform terms for sport introduce these studies on a variety of topics dealing with Akkadian and Sumerian lexicography. Other essays include an exploration of a cuneiform description of a volcanic eruption, the Assyrian words pâtu (blowy), pâ?u (brim), mi?pânu (longbow), talîmu (full brother), budulxu (bdellium), zâzu (halve), marçu (sick and arduous), xamâdu (to help), napšu (lust), and kamâsu, kanâšu, and qamâçu. Semitic and Classical descriptions of naphtha and asphalt, and a study of the cuneiform name of the home of ‘Omar Khayyâm are included. Sumerian lexicography is not neglected, with explorations of nimur (salt, smoke, salt-swamp), and azalak (fuller).
Cuneiform Lexical Miscellany features in the following genres: Language teaching and learning material and coursework
Cuneiform Lexical Miscellany is available in Paperback
Cuneiform Lexical Miscellany was written by Paul Haupt and published by Gorgias Press
Cuneiform Lexical Miscellany has 80 pages
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