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