Observations on the Xanthos Trilingual: syntactic structure of TL 44a, 41-55 and the Lycian terminology of art and war

A new analysis of the Xanthos trilingual reveals that Trbbẽnimi and Xerẽi were likely allies, not enemies, of the inscription's author. The study also identifies Herikle as a governor connected to the Persian king. Key linguistic insights include interpretations of terms like 'hãtahe' (victory), 'tupelija' (script/writing), and 'hbãt' (hoplite). The research examines the syntactic structure of TL 44a, 41-55, focusing on military terminology and Lycian language specifics. This work provides fresh historical implications for understanding alliances and governance in ancient Lycia.

Oreshko, R. (2021). Observations on the Xanthos Trilingual: syntactic structure of TL 44a, 41-55 and the Lycian terminology of art and war. Hungarian Assyriological Review, 2(1), 95–144. https://doi.org/10.52093/hara-202101-00015-000