Every culture, what was around long enough, to see consequences.. has similar advice... Because it's universal. If you wish to keep a secret, but must share it with another man, make sure no woman hears of it, nor no man talk of it to a woman, or else, it's a secret no more.
@@Rogdub The daughter-in-law does not have default allegiance to the man. Her attitudes are generally going to be shaped by her mother and she will inherit the same "sensibilities". Rather than ignore "transgressions" aka things-about-the-man-that-her-mom-doesn't-like like a real daughter would, she will instead report them to her mom to get him in trouble and keep a united front against the resource aka man.
A slightly obscure topic, but a very meaningful video. Thank you for making this Sargon. If you did a segment on the Lotus Eaters discussing the meanings and modern implications of these proverbs, that would be really appreciated and useful.
Hope to see more of your channel in future again! If possible, linking sources would be great, even if that may be a lot of work for collections like this...
That's also a very old saying, possibly dating back to Jewish writings in the 1st century AD. There's a very real possibility that our version is directly descended from the Sumerians through other middle eastern cultures.
@@SFTaYZa These do not make sense to me, or at least make me uncertain as to their intended meanings. 1. Who can compete with righteousness? It creates life. 2. You don't speak of that which you have found. You talk only about what you have lost. 7. Possessions are flying birds - they never find a place to settle. 9. When a purchase is settled, it is soon out of mind. 10. In the city where there are no dogs, the fox is boss. 11. city of the lame (Just to save time, I'll skip typing them all out in full) 19. fate is a cloth 25. bound bull 26. Lion versus louse 27. Rib cages 31. Ox on threshing floor 35. Strength slower than intelligence 38. floating millstone 40. dark debt house 41. refugee wellwisher 42. doing hard jobs 45. "sandals are his eyes" - this part, specifically. 48. slippery palace 50. Is this talking about palace coffers?
all backwards...[ENGLISH] does not serve our annciente proverbes well. each proverbe was enacted in the negative which is the antithesis of the original. thank you anyway for enacting them.
12. " What has been spoken in secret, will be revealed in the woman's quarter"
Some truths are timeless.
Every culture, what was around long enough, to see consequences.. has similar advice... Because it's universal. If you wish to keep a secret, but must share it with another man, make sure no woman hears of it, nor no man talk of it to a woman, or else, it's a secret no more.
I love how between these gems of ancient wisdom, there is a random "Wash your hands".
I was also expecting a variant of , "Make your bed". :)
Clean your room
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"Wash your feet so dat da temple is cleeeeeeeaaaaan!" *spits outside of temple*
Good to see this channel getting some love again
Sargon the Necromancer, bringing back all his channels to life.
I understood that reference.
Yet D&D is on life support
Im a great fan of your readings please produce more!
Love seeing you give this channel some love again, Carl.
I don't know why, but I am always draw to Sumerian texts.
"A man's daughter in law is his policeman." Spot on.
what does that mean?
@@Rogdub The daughter-in-law does not have default allegiance to the man. Her attitudes are generally going to be shaped by her mother and she will inherit the same "sensibilities". Rather than ignore "transgressions" aka things-about-the-man-that-her-mom-doesn't-like like a real daughter would, she will instead report them to her mom to get him in trouble and keep a united front against the resource aka man.
32 nearly made me spit out me tea, godammit.
51. Skyrim Belongs to the Nords.
A slightly obscure topic, but a very meaningful video. Thank you for making this Sargon. If you did a segment on the Lotus Eaters discussing the meanings and modern implications of these proverbs, that would be really appreciated and useful.
Love your voice mate
We are not gay for agreeing with u
Not specifically this video but thank you for your work
That was fun. Love to hear some of the fables they used to teach these morals.
Hope to see more of your channel in future again! If possible, linking sources would be great, even if that may be a lot of work for collections like this...
10 and 11 sound surprisingly similar to the proverb we say in modern times "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king."
That's also a very old saying, possibly dating back to Jewish writings in the 1st century AD. There's a very real possibility that our version is directly descended from the Sumerians through other middle eastern cultures.
That is, because they are one and the same, just changed every so slightly because of switching languages many times
Thank you for sharing!
6:02 - lesson, stay humble.
Abraham came from the city of Uruk, before traveling to the Lavant.
Maybe.
Pretty sure it was Ur, different city
@@BjarneKort I think your right, Uruk was just north of Ur. Uruk was likely the first city to have a wall.
You should recite some of Marcus Aurelius, if you can find the time. I hear he presents useful advice
I'm curious how you compiled these, seeing as there are no sources offered in the description.
"Tell a lie, then tell the truth. Will be considered a lie."
Sumerian predciting hoaxs.
Or the fable "The Boy who cried Wolf".
A few gems among many incomprehensible proverbs.
What don't you understand
@@SFTaYZa I'll re-watch the video and let you know.
@@SFTaYZa
These do not make sense to me, or at least make me uncertain as to their intended meanings.
1. Who can compete with righteousness? It creates life.
2. You don't speak of that which you have found. You talk only about what you have lost.
7. Possessions are flying birds - they never find a place to settle.
9. When a purchase is settled, it is soon out of mind.
10. In the city where there are no dogs, the fox is boss.
11. city of the lame (Just to save time, I'll skip typing them all out in full)
19. fate is a cloth
25. bound bull
26. Lion versus louse
27. Rib cages
31. Ox on threshing floor
35. Strength slower than intelligence
38. floating millstone
40. dark debt house
41. refugee wellwisher
42. doing hard jobs
45. "sandals are his eyes" - this part, specifically.
48. slippery palace
50. Is this talking about palace coffers?
Thanks for the upload. Sources would be appreciated.
In the modern age of refugees and sea peoples, what does 41 mean?
"give a man a fish, feed him for the day" sort of thing. Creating a dependency for the unsustainables.
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all backwards...[ENGLISH] does not serve our annciente proverbes well. each proverbe was enacted in the negative which is the antithesis of the original. thank you anyway for enacting them.
Could you give an example of what you mean? #5, for instance. How should it read?
Are you a Sumerian? Cause it is a dead language and we do not actually know everything about it.
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