This essay provides an overview on the divine presence in Hittite historical compositions, where the image of gods marching in front of the king and his army is very well documented; it also discusses the iconography of Hittite deities represented holding weapons.

Gods and Weapons in the Hittite World

DE MARTINO, Stefano;DEVECCHI, Elena
2016-01-01

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This essay provides an overview on the divine presence in Hittite historical compositions, where the image of gods marching in front of the king and his army is very well documented; it also discusses the iconography of Hittite deities represented holding weapons.
2016
Waffen fuer di Goetter
Verlag der Roemisch Germanisches Zentralmuseums
9
15
9783884672631
Hittites, Wars, Gods
De Martino, S; Devecchi, E;
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