Ḫaldi
Urartian war god / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Khaldi (people).
Ḫaldi (d,Ḫaldi, also known as Khaldi) was one of the three chief deities of Urartu (Urarat/Ararat Kingdom) along with Teisheba and Shivini. He was a warrior god to whom the kings of Urartu would pray for victories in battle. Ḫaldi was portrayed as a man with or without wings, standing on a lion.[3]
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Ḫaldi | |
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Supreme and war god | |
Other names | Khaldi |
Affiliation | Urartian mythology |
Abode | Urartu |
Symbol | Lion |
Genealogy | |
Children | Ardinis (?)[1][2] |
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His principle shrine was at Ardini (Muṣaṣir). The temples dedicated to Khaldi were adorned with weapons such as swords, spears, bows and arrows, and shields hung from the walls and were sometimes known as "the house of weapons".[3]