Name Maliya
Gender Feminine
Other Forms FormsMalia
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Meaning & History
Maliya is the Hittite goddess of gardens, often associated with the horse-god Pirwa and the goddess Kamrušepa. All three gods are connected to horses. She was originally worshipped in southeastern Anatolia at Kaniš and Kizzuwatna. She was later incorporated into the Luwian pantheon.