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Which activities commonly marked the end of Hittite festivals?
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In the context of Anatolian religion, Hittite festivals were numerous and often seasonal, with the king or queen serving as the chief officiant.1
While many details regarding these ceremonies remain unintelligible due to the fragmentary nature of the texts, it is known that these events invariably culminated in libations and frequently included a cultic meal.1