How did Hittite theologians treat the weather gods of different cities?

Hittite theologians regarded the weather god of each city as a distinct personality rather than as a single, unified deity. Even when deities were identified by a common logogram—such as those representing the weather god of the lightning, rain, clouds, palace, royal person, or army—each was conceived as a separate entity.1

This theological perspective resulted in a vast array of divine names and specific local manifestations within the pantheon. While modern observers might view these various figures as aspects of a single weather god, the Hittites maintained a clear distinction between them. For example, the weather god of the city of Nerik was specifically recognized as the son of the supreme pair, the weather god of Hatti and the sun goddess of Arinna.12

Over time, this system underwent a process of assimilation, particularly under strong Hurrian influence during the later years of the Hittite kingdom, where local deities were increasingly identified with Hurrian counterparts.2