A manual sign for the semantic code of luwian hieroglyph

Taking into consideration the ancient cultural traditions linked with `hand`, in which diverse semantic codes are assigned to it, the author arrives at the conclusion that asatara, hieroglyph 59 from E. Laroche`s table, denoting `hand`, recorded in the Hieroglyphic Luwian inscription of Suhis I, King of Carchemish, may be explained by the symbolism of victory of the king over the 16 defeated cities. This assumption is supported to a certain extent by the evidence of remains of Georgian legislation, in which `raising one`s hand` and `laying one`s hands on somebody/something` entailed performance of quite serious functions