Sauska

The Hurrian's Radiant Goddess of Fertility and War
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Sauska (also known as Shaushka, Sausga, and Anzili) was the Hurrian-Hittite goddess of fertility, war, and healing. She was worshipped throughout the region known as Hanigalbat (present day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey) from the time of the Hurrians (circa 3300 BCE), through the Kingdom of Mitanni (1500-1240 BCE), throughout the Hittite Empire (circa 1344-1245 BCE), and beyond.

More about: Sauska

Timeline

  • c. 3300 BCE
    Worship of Sauska by the Hurrians.
  • c. 1344 BCE - c. 1245 BCE
    Composition of the Hittite Kumbari Cycle which features Sauska.
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