Kumarbi
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Kumarbi, also known as Kumurwe, Kumarwi and Kumarma, was a Hurrian god. He held a senior position in the Hurrian pantheon, and was described as the "father of gods". He was portrayed as an old, depose
A copy of inscription of Tiš-atal on a foundation peg from Urkesh. Louvre.
The Muwatalli II-Alaksandu treaty, which mentions Kumarbi among the divine witnesses. Troy Museum.
A possible representation of scenes from the Song of Ullikummi on the golden bowl of Hasanlu
A 16th century painting by Giorgio Vasari and Cristoforo Gherardi showing the castration of Ouranos, a Greek myth possibly influenced by the Kumarbi Cycle.
Teshub
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Teshub was the Hurrian weather god, as well as the head of the Hurrian pantheon. The etymology of his name is uncertain, though it is agreed it can be classified as linguistically Hurrian. Both phonet
A relief from Yazılıkaya depicting Teshub (left), Ḫepat and their children and servants.
A stela depicting the Ugaritic weather god, Baal, who could be associated with Teshub.
A hypostasis of the Luwian weather god, “Tarḫunz of the vineyard”, as depicted on the İvriz relief.