book chapter

The scribe in Babylonian society

Everyday life in Babylonia and AssyriaLondon • Published In 1965 • Pages: 72-98

By: Saggs, H. W. F..

Abstract
This document is an examination the role, education, and practices of Mesopotamian scribes, including knowledge of cuneiform writing, mathematics, and myths.
Subjects
Comparative evidence
Writing
Verbal arts
Visual arts
Spirits and gods
Numeration
Mathematics
culture
Babylonians
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Linguist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2018
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
3000–539 BC
Coverage Place
Iraq
Notes
[by] H. W. F. Saggs. Drawings by Helen Nixon Fairfield
LCCN
65002284
LCSH
Babylonia