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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 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 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.
A hypostasis of the Luwian weather god, “Tarḫunz of the vineyard”, as depicted on the İvriz relief.
A foundation peg in the form of a lion from Urkesh with the inscription of Tish-atal. Louvre.
A foundation peg in the form of a lion from Urkesh with the inscription of Tish-atal. Louvre.
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
Teshub
…In some cases, he was depicted driving in a chariot drawn by two sacred bulls. According to Song of Emergence, Teshub was born from the split skull of Kumarbi after he bit off the genitals of Anu during a conflict over kingship. This tradition is also referenced in other sources, including a hymn from Aleppo…
The Muwatalli II-Alaksandu treaty, which mentions Kumarbi among the divine witnesses. Troy Museum.
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 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 C
A 16th century painting by Giorgio Vasari and Cristoforo Gherardi showing the castration of Ouranos, a Greek myth possibly influenced by the Kumarbi Cycle.