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Luwian religion

Okay kiddo, so Luwian religion is the religion that was followed by a group of people called the Luwians a very long time ago, even before your grandparents were born!

The Luwians lived in parts of what is now Turkey and Syria, and they believed in many gods and goddesses who controlled different things like the sun, the wind, and even the animals. They thought that by worshiping these gods and asking for their help, they could have a better life.

The Luwians also believed in something called magic, which means they thought they could use special words and objects to make things happen. For example, if they wanted a good harvest, they might use a special chant or do a special dance to ask their gods for help.

Their religion was also very important in their daily activities, like when they built homes, crops or when they went to war. They believed that if they pleased the gods, they would be protected and have good luck.

When the Luwians wrote down their beliefs, it was mostly on clay tablets because paper wasn't invented yet. These clay tablets had pictures and symbols that represented their gods and their stories.

So Luwian religion was a set of beliefs and practices that the Luwians used to understand and interact with the world around them, and they thought it would make their lives better.