Primary Source XXIX: The Idalion Bilingual The History Of Cyprus podcast

Artwork

History Canada cyprusthepodcast

Indhold leveret af cyprusthepodcast. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af cyprusthepodcast eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.

The History of Cyprus Podcast « »
Primary Source XXIX: The Idalion Bilingual

3M ago 0:50

Del

MP3•Episode hjem

Indhold leveret af cyprusthepodcast. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af cyprusthepodcast eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.

The Idalion Bilingual inscription comprises a dedication composed in Phoenician and Greek, using the Cypriot syllabic script. This inscription played a crucial role in deciphering the Cypriot syllabic writing system and is often referred to as the equivalent of the 'Rosetta stone' in Cyprus. Despite Idalion being under Phoenician rule at that time, Greek was still widely spoken as it was most certainly a multilingual city. The Idalion Bilingual was discovered in an area within the Sanctuary of Apollo that appears to have been utilized by both Greeks and Phoenicians.

Originally, the stone carrying the inscription would have supported a statue honoring Apollo/Reshep. Though quite a short primary source, the reading offers a look into the traditions of temple dedications as we discuss votives and rural sanctuaries with Dr. Erin Averett next month.

… continue reading

70 episoder

#History #Canada #cyprusthepodcast

Artwork

Primary Source XXIX: The Idalion Bilingual

The History of Cyprus Podcast

14 subscribers

published 3M ago

Del

MP3•Episode hjem

Indhold leveret af cyprusthepodcast. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af cyprusthepodcast eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.

The Idalion Bilingual inscription comprises a dedication composed in Phoenician and Greek, using the Cypriot syllabic script. This inscription played a crucial role in deciphering the Cypriot syllabic writing system and is often referred to as the equivalent of the 'Rosetta stone' in Cyprus. Despite Idalion being under Phoenician rule at that time, Greek was still widely spoken as it was most certainly a multilingual city. The Idalion Bilingual was discovered in an area within the Sanctuary of Apollo that appears to have been utilized by both Greeks and Phoenicians.

Originally, the stone carrying the inscription would have supported a statue honoring Apollo/Reshep. Though quite a short primary source, the reading offers a look into the traditions of temple dedications as we discuss votives and rural sanctuaries with Dr. Erin Averett next month.

… continue reading

70 episoder

#History #Canada #cyprusthepodcast

Todos los episodios

×

Velkommen til Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

Lyt til 500+ emner