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Dec 3, 2014 · Abstract. The paper deals with lexical matches between two ancient Near Eastern languages: Sumerian and Hurrian (Hurro-Urartian); namely, several basic terms (like ‘hand,’ ‘rain,’ etc.), that demonstrate phonetical similarities in both languages, are discussed.
Th e paper deals with lexical matches between two ancient Near Eastern languages: Sumerian and Hurrian (Hurro-Urartian); namely, several basic terms (like ‘hand,’ ‘rain,’ etc.), that demonstrate phonetical similarities in both languages, are discussed.
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A. Kassian. Published 2014. Linguistics. Th e paper deals with lexical matches between two ancient Near Eastern languages: Sumerian and Hurrian (Hurro-Urartian); namely, several basic terms (like ‘hand,’ ‘rain,’ etc.), that demonstrate phonetical similarities in both languages, are discussed.
Conclusions. Sumerian-Hurrian situation where we have two languages with very different grammars and very The Sumerian and Hurrian languages demonstrate several very similar phonetically Swadesh different lexica, but with several similar phonetically Swadesh items shared by both lects.
- Alexei S . Kassian
Hurrian phonology within the Mitanni Letter: Hurrian syllable structure. 1 Orthography Since most of my analysis will directly correlate with the writing system, a brief introduction to it is in order. Cuneiform was an orthography that was implemented by the Sumerian people and is one of the world’s oldest writing systems. It began as a method of
The Hurrian religion, in different forms, influenced the entire ancient Near East, except ancient Egypt and southern Mesopotamia. While the Hurrian and Urartian languages are related, there is little similarity between corresponding systems of belief.
Summary. Hurrian was spoken throughout much of the ancient Near East in the Bronze Age, especially across northern Mesopotamia and Syria and southeastern Anatolia. This chapter discusses the Hurrian language with a focus on Hurrian dialects, distribution of texts, Hurrian grammar and phonology, and word classes.
