Suppliluliuma

Read both the introduction to The Manly Deeds of Suppliluliuma and the text itself (in italics).
In 1–2 pages provide a brief synopsis of the events/topics that this source covers. Then, answer the following
questions:

  1. Who is the author of this text and how is he related to Suppiluliuma?
  2. Why do you think he decided to focus on Suppiluliuma?
  3. What is the condition of this text? (where is it preserved, how was it put together?)
  4. How could this text be useful in reconstructing the historical narrative?

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