The Wrath of Telipinu (1.57)(1,927 words)
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Beckman, Gary, “The Wrath of Telipinu (1.57)”, in: Context of Scripture Online, Editor in Chief: W. Hallo. Consulted online on 21 February 2019 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2211-436X_cos_aCOSB_1_57>▲ Back to top ▲
Commentary
In the Hittite view, the operation of the universe required that each deity and human conscientiously perform his or her proper function within the whole. Calamity manifested in some sector of the cosmos was an indication that the god or goddess responsible for it had become angry and had abandoned his or her post. The remedy for this evil situa…