“Let the land prosper and thrive, and let the land be protected”…..from the myth of the Illuyanka. Spring equinox was celebrated as a fertility ritual in the Land of the Hatti. The celebration of these rites were reflected on some rock reliefs that were discovered in Ancient Anatolia.
Hittite Spring Equinox: Purulli Festival
“Let the land prosper and thrive, and let the land be protected”.....from the myth of the Illuyanka. Spring equinox was celebrated as a fertility ritual in the Land of the Hatti. The celebration of these rites were reflected on some rock reliefs that were discovered in Ancient Anatolia. A cuneiform tablet found during the excavations contains... Continue Reading →