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The world view of Sargonic officials: differences in mentality between Sumerians and Akkadians

akkad : the first world empire : structure, ideology, traditions • 5 • Published In 1993 • Pages: 157-169

By: Westenholz, Aage.

Abstract
In this document Westenholz presents the text of four Old Akkadian letters written by some of the highest officials of the Sargonic Empire depicting in vivid and imperious tones their world view and attitudes toward others in the society. In addition, the author compares and contrasts social and psychological attitudes between Sumerians and early Akkadians in reference to such things as social organization, politics, religion, mythology, history, and art
Subjects
Writing
Texts translated into english
Chief executive
Status, role, and prestige
General character of religion
Spirits and gods
Historical reconstruction
tradition
Akkadian
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2008
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
4334-4113 BP (2334-2113 BC)
Coverage Place
Akkadian Period, Mesopotamia: Current countries are Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran
Notes
Aage Westenholz
Proceedings of the Conference 'Akkad. Il primo impero universale: strutture, ideologia, tradizioni' held at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' on December 5th to 7th, 1990
LCCN
95100216
LCSH
Akkadians/Iraq History To 634