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Lament : studies in the ancient Mediterranean and beyond / edited by Ann Suter

This volume provides a comparative analysis of lament traditions across the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. It examines Sumerian, Hittite, Greek, and Roman practices, exploring the social, religious, and gendered dimensions of mourning in these early societies.

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