Instructions of Šhuruppak also known as Instructions of Šuruppak son of Ubara-tutu (the Instructions); is considered a piece of Sumerian wisdom literature. Wisdom literature, in general, is characterized by sayings intended to teach about divinity and about virtue. The key principle of wisdom literature is that while techniques of traditional story-telling are used, books also presume to offer insight and wisdom about nature and reality. This type of literature was common in the Ancient Nea...
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