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huwasi (Noun)
Meaning: In Hittite religion, a sacred stone stela or pillar that represented a deity and was considered an object of worship.
Example Usage: "Archaeologists discovered a huwasi stone at the site, which would have been the focal point for offerings to the storm god."
August 26, 2025
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Example Usage:
Archaeologists identified the standing stone in the temple's inner court as a huwasi for the storm god Teshub.
Offerings of bread and fruit were laid at the base of the huwasi to appease the deity it represented.
The Hittites believed the spirit of a god could inhabit a huwasi stone, making it a potent focal point for worship.
August 28, 2025