Ḫarapšili (or Ḫarapsili, Harapšili; "š" is pronounced as "s" in "sun") was a Hittite queen during the Old Kingdom of Hittites.
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Biography
Family
Ḫarapšili was probably a daughter of princess Ḫaštayara and a man called Maratti. Her grandfather was king Hattusili I and her brother was king Mursili I (c. 1556 – 1526 BC).
Marriage
She married a cupbearer named Hantili I. He conspired with Zidanta I and assassinated Mursili, thereafter taking the throne.
The royal blood was preserved in the female line.
She was a mother of one daughter who married Zidanta who became a king.
Death
Ḫarapšili died in Sugziya.
In myth
In one myth is mentioned "The Storm God of Queen Harapsili". This is mentioned in Hittite myths, a book by Harry A. Hoffner.