Literature of Ugarit

The literature of Ugarit refers to ancient texts from a prosperous port city in modern-day Syria, dating around 1400 BCE. These writings include myths, religious hymns, epic tales, and royal inscriptions written in the Ugaritic language using cuneiform script on clay tablets. They offer valuable insights into early West Semitic mythology, gods, and cultural practices, influencing later Semitic and biblical traditions. Ugarit's literature is significant because it helps scholars understand the religious beliefs and societal structure of the ancient Near East during the Late Bronze Age.