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Inara Goddess: Myths, Legends, and Modern Influence

Inara is a goddess from Hittite mythology, known for her association with animals and nature. She is the daughter of the storm god Teshub. Her comparable figure in Greek mythology…

Shaushka Goddess: Origins, Roles, and Cultural Impact

Shaushka was a prominent Hurrian goddess associated with fertility, war, and healing. Known by several names, she was worshipped in various cultures and became especially influential in the Hittite pantheon.…

Kaskuh God: Myths, Symbolism, and Cultural Influence

Kaskuh, known as Kaลกku in Hattian and Kuลกuแธซ in Hurrian, is a prominent lunar deity in ancient Anatolian mythology. This god was central to the religious practices of the Hatti,…

Hebat Goddess: Origins, Worship, and Influence

Hebat, also known as แธชepat, is a major goddess in the Hurrian pantheon from ancient northern Syria. Her name appears in various forms in cuneiform and Ugaritic texts. Scholars debate…

Ishara Goddess: Origin, Expansion, and Legacy

Ishara, an ancient goddess, was first worshipped in the city of Ebla in northern Syria around the third millennium B.C. She played a significant role as the tutelary deity of…

Kumarbi Myth: The Father of Gods and His Rivalries in Hurrian Mythology

Kumarbi is a central figure in Hurrian mythology, often considered the ‘father of the gods.’ Known by various names, Kumarbi is depicted in several myths highlighting his complex role in…

Hannahanna Goddess Hittites: Origins, Myths, and Cultural Impact

Hannahanna, also known as the “Great Mother,” is a central figure in Hittite mythology. Her name means “grandmother” and signifies her revered status as the matriarch of the gods. She…