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Myth
In the prologue, Hammurabi boasts about his intimacy with Marduk while giving him praise. Details about his own accomplishments are also pointed out, especially with respect to the enactment of justice in the world. Next, 282 laws are detailed. Many of them deal with divorce, taxes, medicine, theft, and familial matters. The famous phrase, "an eye for an eye," is also provided. The epilogue explains Hammurabi's authority as an arbiter of justice, as well as his divine authority.
Belief system
Akkadian refers to a culture that emerged in Mesopotamia during the third millennium BCE. The belief system included many deities, most of whom were later diffused into Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian culture.
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Basalt Stele (Monument)
The title primarily deals with this artifact.
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Other works
Journal article · 2022
This revised translation of Hammurabi's Law Code provides new insight into the ancient Akkadian legal text from the world's foremost expert in the subject matter.
Book · 1995
Matha T. Roth's Law Collections work provides translations for ancient legal codes.
