primeval deities
deity underworld single tradition · 1
The primeval deities were regarded as members of early generations of gods which predated the rise of Teshub to the rank of king of the gods. They could be described as divine ancestors of other figures. They were believed to dwell in the underworld, which the Hurrians referred to as the “dark earth”.
When
- First attested
- 2300 BCE
- Attested period
- -2300 – -1200
- Historical notes
- Hurrian era
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Sun goddess of the Earth, underworld deities, Išḫara, Allani
- enemy of
- Teshub
- allied with
- Kumarbi
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“It is presumed that the worship of primeval deities was a part of the traditions of Hurrians living in Syria and Kizzuwatna, but it is not attested in Mitanni sources. Alfonso Archi on this basis concluded they cannot be considered pan-Hurrian deities.”
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