solar deities of Bronze Age Anatolia, The
Book Description
The ancient world holds profound wisdom about humanity's relationship with divine forces, and this scholarly exploration reveals the rich tapestry of solar worship that flourished in Bronze Age Anatolia. Charles W. Steitler presents a comprehensive examination of the sun deities that occupied central positions within Hittite religious consciousness, drawing from the vast collection of cuneiform tablets that preserve these sacred traditions.
The Hittite civilization embraced a remarkable diversity of solar divinities, incorporating influences from both Anatolian and Syro-Mesopotamian spiritual traditions. These powerful figures embodied both celestial radiance and earthly depths, representing the full spectrum of divine solar energy as understood by one of the ancient world's most sophisticated cultures. Through careful analysis of religious texts spanning different historical periods, this work illuminates how these solar deities functioned within ritual practices, mythological narratives, and the very structure of Hittite society.
What emerges is a fascinating portrait of spiritual evolution, showing how multiple solar traditions coexisted and influenced one another within a single civilization. The author traces both continuity and innovation across Old and Middle Hittite periods, revealing how these divine solar forces shaped royal ideology and religious practice. For modern spiritual seekers interested in understanding how ancient peoples connected with solar energies and divine light, this thorough investigation offers valuable insights into humanity's enduring relationship with the sacred power of the sun.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~17 hours)
📄 Length: 605 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Hittite language
- ✓ Explore Sun worship
- ✓ Explore Bronze age
- ✓ Explore Hittite Gods
- ✓ Explore Gods
- ✓ Explore Anatolian Gods
- ✓ Explore Antiquities
- ✓ Explore History
