Ḫarapšili

Ḫarapšili (or Ḫarapsili, Harapšili; "š" is pronounced as "s" in "sun"; ) was a Hittite queen during the Old Kingdom of Hittites.

Biography

Family Ḫarapšili was probably a daughter of princess Ḫaštayara and a man called Maratti. Her grandfather was king Hattusili I and her brother was king Mursili I.

Marriage She married a cupbearer named Hantili I. He conspired with Zidanta I and assassinated Mursili I, thereafter taking the throne.

The royal blood was preserved in the female line.

She was a mother of one daughter who married Zidanta who became a king.

Death Ḫarapšili died in Sugziya.

In myth In one myth is mentioned "The Storm God of Queen Harapsili". This is mentioned in Hittite myths, a book by Harry Hoffner.