The Decipherment Of Minoan Linear A - Ep 2 - Prayers On 'Libation Tables' To The Gods

Описание: The second episode in the series presenting my DECIPHERMENT OF MINOAN LINEAR A features the prayers to the Gods, particularly to the Holy Trinity of the Hurrian Stormgod Tešub, his wife Ḫebat and their son Šarru(m)ma in the Linear A inscriptions on ‘Libation Tables’ from the Peak Sanctuaries of Minoan Crete.

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Peter van Soesbergen studied Classics at the University of Amsterdam (Doctoral Examination cum laude). He pursued research on The archaeological context of Minoan Linear A for the Netherlands Organization for Pure Research (report of 400 pp.), published several articles and gave papers at international colloquia and congresses (Heraklion, Bucharest, Sheffield, Nottingham, Prague, Rome, Naples), a Mycenaean Seminar on The historical significance of onomastic data from Linear A and B texts (Institute of Classical Studies, University of London, 28th May 1980) and special papers on Linear A at Cambridge and Groningen. He pursued research as a Leverhulme European Visiting Fellow and Independent Research Worker at the University of Sheffield, where he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on the thesis The onomastics of the ‘Minoan Linear A’ and ‘Linear B’ documents and their historical significance, which formed the basis for the present monographs.

https://www.petervansoesbergen.academ...

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00:00 – Introduction & Recap of Episode 1
03:45 – Overview of Minoan Civilization
07:30 – Introduction to Linear A Script
12:15 – Challenges in Deciphering Linear A
18:00 – Religious Context in Minoan Society
23:45 – Analysis of Religious Texts in Linear A
30:20 – Comparative Study with Linear B
36:10 – Symbols and Their Possible Meanings
42:00 – Theories on Minoan Deities
48:30 – Rituals and Ceremonial Practices
55:00 – Influence of Religion on Minoan Culture
1:02:15 – Recent Discoveries and Interpretations
1:08:50 – Conclusion & Future Research Directions
1:15:00 – Q&A and Viewer Comments
1:20:00 – Closing Remarks & Episode 3 Preview