Zarpiya’s Ritual (1.64)(1,316 words)
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Commentary
The Ritual of Zarpiya a is the second of three scapegoat rituals contained on a single Sammeltafel. The author of the text is from Kizzuwatna and as a result the text is laden with Luwian words and incantations, often rendering translation difficult. The first half of the ritual involves an oath–taking on the part of the participants; the second …