The Hittite civilization, which thrived in Anatolia during the second millennium BCE, worshipped a diverse pantheon of deities. Their gods and goddesses were often associated with natural elements, such as the sun, storms, and fertility. Major deities included Tarhun, the storm god, and Hannahanna, the mother goddess, who played crucial roles in Hittite religion and society. Rituals and offerings were central to Hittite worship, aimed at securing favor and protection from these deities. The Hittites also adopted and adapted gods from neighboring cultures, such as the Hurrians and Mesopotamians, reflecting their interactions and influences in the region.