Inara

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In Hittite - Hurrian mythology, Inara was the daughter of the Storm-god Teshub or Tarhunt and the goddess of the wild animals of the steppe (in Greek mythology Artemis). After the Storm-god's initial defeat by Illuyankas, she follows his request to set up a feast. She recruits Hupasiayas of Zigaratta, to aid in revenge on Illuyankas, by taking him as a lover. She then sets about luring Illuyankas and his children to a feast. After the dragon and his children gorge themselves on her meal, Hupasiayas binds him with a rope. Then the Storm-god sets upon them and defeats them.

Inara also gave Hupasiayas a house on a cliff to live in, yet warns him not to look out the window, lest he see his wife and children. He disobeys her, and seeing his family begs to be allowed to go home. Gurney speculates that he was killed for his disobedience.

Inara was to consult with Hannahanna, who promises to give her land and a man. She then goes missing and, like the story of Persephone and Demeter, is sought after by her father and Hannahanna with her bee.

References

• Christopher Siren [1]