What happens to the cosmos when a god is defeated? When order itself is held captive by the scaled coils of chaos, from where can hope possibly arise?

In this episode of Veritas Antiqua, we unearth one of the darkest and bloodiest tales from Hittite mythology: The Legend of Illuyanka. We trace the narrative through two distinct, brutal versions of the story, each recounting the Storm God's desperate struggle against a great serpent and the terrible prices paid for victory.

From the cunning scheme of the goddess Inara and the tragic fate of the mortal Hupasiya, to an even darker second telling where a father forges his own son into a weapon of vengeance, you will bear witness to the cruel games of the gods and humanity's fragile place within them.

Are you prepared to listen to the epic whispered across the ancient lands of Anatolia?

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