Haldi

Supreme national god of Urartu and god of war; head of the triad. In the Meher Kapısı god-list he is named first with the largest sacrificial allotment, and even his attributes (armies, spear, weapons, gates, greatness) receive offerings. Chief temple at Muṣaṣir/Ardini.

Domains

• war
• kingship sovereignty

Powers

• Grant the king victory in battle and conquest

Epithets

• Haldi
• DKURḪaldi

Relations

• spouse: Arubani
• spouse: Bagmashtu

Sources

• Meher Kapısı inscription (CTU A 3-1)
• Meher Kapısı god-list (listed first, largest sacrifice)