Hittites

Sphinx

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Assyrian Lamassu, a winged bull with a human head (421 BC) The Greek sphinx is a demon of destruction who poses certain questions to those who approach it and devours anyone in its path. Its name, according to one interpretation, comes from the Greek word sphingo (to squeeze, strangle), which indicates its demonic nature. According … Read more

“Writing and Language of the Hittites”

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The Discovery of the Hittites Until the end of the 19th century, the Hittites were considered another ancient people who had once existed and then disappeared from the historical stage and fell into oblivion. Knowledge about them was mainly derived from the Bible, where their name is mentioned several times, as well as from records … Read more