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Translation of the Ur-Nammu Law Code based on Mapping of Sumerian Signs onto Chinese Charactersinfo

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keyboard_arrow_downkeyboard_arrow_upXi F XuXi F XuXi F Xuhttps://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.19880.42248downloadDownload PDFdescriptionSee full PDFvisibility

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Abstract

The origin of Chinese writing has been remaining unsettled with many Chinese characters etymologically puzzling. This author has mapped about 1,300 Sumerian signs or compounds onto their corresponding Chinese characters. In this article, the Ur-Nammu law code is chosen as an example to show how the mappings are made and how the results can improve our understanding of Sumerian language and in a bigger picture the status quo of Sumerology.

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1. The article maps approximately 1,300 Sumerian signs to Chinese characters, enhancing Sumerology.
2. The Ur-Nammu Law Code demonstrates legal principles through its translations and comparisons to Chinese law.
3. Translation reveals nuanced meanings of terms like 'marriage' and 'divorce' in both cultures.
4. Key legal penalties include five shekels for seduction and sixty shekels for divorce.
5. The analysis highlights cultural differences in marital laws and societal norms between Sumer and ancient China.

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What does tukum reveal about legal implications in Sumerian society?add

The analysis indicates that tukum signifies conditional actions, such as seduction leading to capital punishment, underscoring strict marital fidelity laws.

How does the mapping to Chinese characters clarify Sumerian terms?add

The research demonstrates that terms like tukum are accurately represented through Chinese equivalents such as 苟, enhancing understanding of ancient legal language.

What are the consequences of seduction according to this law code?add

The code stipulates death for a man seducing a betrothed woman, reflecting the severe societal norms governing sexual conduct.

How is responsibility assigned in cases of adultery?add

The findings state that if a woman commits adultery and is killed, the killer is exempt from punishment, showcasing gender biases in legal accountability.

What economic penalties exist for marital disputes or neglect?add

The code imposes specific fines, such as sixty shekels for divorcing a wife, reflecting the intertwined nature of marriage and economic transactions.

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