A Thousand Gods, a Thousand festivals
@ University of Chicago, Oriental Institute
1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Opening Thursday, November 2nd, from 12:15PM - 1PM
The great majority of Hittite texts are scenarios for cultic celebrations for the gods, usually called festival descriptions. These were lively affairs with song, music, dance and offerings much of it in the presence of the king and queen. What was the purpose of these festivals, how many were there, and what did a typical festival look like? Join Theo van den Hout, Arthur and Joann Rasmussen Professor of Hittite and Anatolian Languages who will address these questions in this talk.
Explore the ancient world with a 45-minute gallery talk in the Oriental Institute Museum. Travel to a time and place beyond the University to learn about archaeological discoveries, unlock the secrets of civilization, and gain a greater appreciation of our ancestors.
Registration is not required.
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