Latin literature began as Greek translations during Roman Republic and Empire. Latin authors used Greek themes and traditions for originality. Hellenistic influence came from south, Etrusco-Hellenic from north. Early literature consisted of improvised farce and festive songs
Latin literature began as Greek translations during Roman Republic and Empire. Latin authors used Greek themes and traditions for originality. Hellenistic influence came from south, Etrusco-Hellenic from north. Early literature consisted of improvised farce and festive songs
Hadabal was a main god worshiped in Ebla and its surroundings in 3rd millennium BCE. Name written as dNI-da-KUL or dNI-da-BAL in Eblaite cuneiform. Possibly belonged to non-Semitic linguistic substrate. Had spouse named Ba'altum, mentioned around 40 times in Eblaite documents
Architectural styles shape building materiality and construction methods. Styles develop over time with changing technologies and materials. Styles can spread globally if picked up by right people