Hittite Mythology Articles & Questions Assignment Workbook (31 Total)

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Overview: Overview of Hittite Mythology
Tarhunt: The storm god, often considered the king of the gods.
Arinniti: The sun goddess and principal deity of the Hittite pantheon.
Kumarbi: The chief god of the underworld and father of Teshub.
Hannahanna: The mother goddess, associated with fertility and childbirth.
Shaushka: The goddess of love, war, and fertility.
Telepinu: The god of agriculture and fertility, whose disappearance causes chaos.
Aruna: The sea god.
Huzziya: The god of law and justice.
Hebat: The mother goddess, wife of Teshub.
Inara: The goddess of wild animals and hunting.
Zaluna: The goddess of rivers.
Illuyanka: A dragon or serpent often associated with chaos.
Kurunta: The god of the wild animals.
Nintu: A mother goddess similar to Hannahanna.
Lelwani: The goddess of the underworld.
Kamrusepa: The goddess of healing and magic. She was often invoked in rituals and
spells for health and protection.
Pirwa: The god of the wild animals, often associated with horses and invoked for
protection in battle.
Sarruma: The mountain god, often depicted riding a panther or lion. He was the son of
the storm god Teshub and the sun goddess Hebat.
Primordial Gods: In the beginning, there were primordial gods. The sky god Anu and
the earth goddess Kumarbi were among the earliest deities.
The Song of Ullikummi: This myth tells the story of Ullikummi, a giant stone monster
created by the god Kumarbi to overthrow the storm god Teshub.
The Illuyanka Myth: In this story, the storm god Teshub battles the dragon Illuyanka.
The Kumarbi Cycle: This series of myths describes the rise and fall of Kumarbi,
including his attempts to overthrow Teshub.
The Myth of the Missing God Telepinu: Telepinu, the god of agriculture, disappears,
causing all life to suffer. The gods search for him, and he is eventually found and
brought back, restoring fertility to the land.
The Myth of Teshub and the Sea: This story tells of Teshub’s battle against the sea
god Aruna, highlighting his role as a storm god.
The Myth of the Sun Goddess of Arinna: This story focuses on the sun goddess and
her importance in Hittite religion and daily life.
The Myth of Inara and the Wild Boar: Inara, the goddess of wild animals, tames a
wild boar, symbolizing her control over nature.
The Purulli Festival Myth: This myth is connected to the spring festival of Purulli,
where Teshub defeats Illuyanka, representing the victory of order over chaos.
The Myth of the Vanishing God: Similar to the Telepinu myth, this story involves a
god disappearing and the resulting chaos until he is found and restored.
The Descent of Ishtar to the Underworld: Though originally a Mesopotamian myth, it
was adopted into Hittite mythology. It tells of the goddess Ishtar’s journey to the
underworld and her return.
The Dream of the King: This myth involves a king receiving a prophetic dream from
the gods, guiding him on how to rule or face certain challenges.