A Primer on Ugaritic: Language, Culture, and Literature - enenuru

Letters 59
next part of the report, the main intent of the letter. 15 “Now,
Pilsiya, here is my concern …” The form ht seems to be an
alternative to {nt “now.”
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hm. This subordinating particle “if, or” indicates in this case the
opposite of }Iwridarri’s expectations. If there is no help to be
found, he has wasted his time writing. He must assume that Pilsiya
is not only able to help, but that he is willing to help.
}inmm. This negative existential particle “there is not” (