Death rituals, ideology, and the development of early Mesopotamian kingship

Death rituals, ideology, and the development of early Mesopotamian kingship
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 267
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ISBN-10 : 9789004146358
ISBN-13 : 9004146350
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Book Synopsis Death rituals, ideology, and the development of early Mesopotamian kingship by : Andrew C. Cohen

Download or read book Death rituals, ideology, and the development of early Mesopotamian kingship written by Andrew C. Cohen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2005 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the beginning of Mesopotamia s Early Dynastic period, the political landscape was dominated by temple administrators, but by the end of the period, rulers whose titles we translate as king assumed control. This book argues that the ritual process of mourning, burying, and venerating dead elites contributed to this change. Part one introduces the rationale for seeing rituals as a means of giving material form to ideology and, hence, structuring overall power relations. Part two presents archaeological and textual evidence for the death rituals. Part three interprets symbolic objects found in the Royal Cemetery of Ur, showing they reflect ideological doctrines promoting the office of kingship. This book will be particularly useful for scholars of Mesopotamian archaeology and history.


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