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Altassyrisch amtum = „Zweitfrau“

  • Burkhart Kienast
Published/Copyright: September 25, 2009
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Abstract

Old Assyrian family law is examined, in particular the status of the wife (aššatum) and the female slave or second wife (amtum) and the juridical relationship between them. These are where possible contrasted with the Babylonian system, and numerous examples are provided to underpin the author′s conclusions.

Published Online: 2009-09-25
Published in Print: 2009-01

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