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Baʿal. God of fertility, weather, rain, wind, lightning, seasons, war, sailors. Solid cast bronze of a votive figurine representing the god Baal discovered at Tel Megiddo, dating to the mid- 2nd millennium BC. Symbol.
The Baal Cycle is a Ugaritic text (c. 1500–1300 BCE) about the Canaanite god Baʿal ( lit. "Owner", "Lord"), a storm god associated with fertility. The Baal Cycle consists of six tablets, itemized as KTU 1.1–1.6.
Jun 20, 2024 · Baal, god worshipped in many ancient Middle Eastern communities, especially among the Canaanites, who apparently considered him a fertility deity and one of the most important gods in the pantheon.
Nov 5, 2021 · Baal (also given as Ba'al) is a Canaanite-Phoenician god of fertility and weather, specifically rainstorms. The name was also used as a title, however, meaning "Lord" and was applied to a number of different deities throughout the ancient Near East. Baal is best known today from the Bible as the antagonist of the Israelite cult of Yahweh.
Feb 18, 2024 · Baal, a prominent deity in the ancient Levantine pantheon, embodies a complex and multifaceted character within the religious practices of the region, particularly among the Canaanites, Phoenicians, and surrounding cultures. His name, Baal, translates to “lord” or “master,” a title indicative of his high status among the gods.
As we delve into the mythology of the Canaanite god Baal, we are introduced to the fascinating origins and significance behind this ancient deity within the Canaanite religion. Baal, often depicted as a storm and fertility god, held a prominent role in the pantheon of Canaanite gods.
In the Bible, Baal (also rendered Baʿal) was an important Canaanite god, often portrayed as the primary enemy of the Hebrew God Yahweh. The Semitic word "baal" (meaning '"Lord") was also used to refer to various deities of the Levant.
Baal , God worshiped in many ancient Middle Eastern communities, especially among Canaanites, for whom he was a fertility deity. In the mythology of Canaan , he was locked in combat with Mot, the god of death and sterility; depending on the outcome of their struggles, seven-year cycles of fertility or famine would ensue.
Baal and Ancient Israel: The cult of Baal was widespread in the Syro-Palestinian world and became the focus of Israelite religious animosity. Baal’s consort in Palestine was not Anat, but Asherah (Judg. 3:7) or Astarte (Judg. 2:13; 10:6).
Ba'al (Hebrew בעל, Ba'l, "lord"; Greek Βήλος ): title of several Canaanite deities. Stele of the "smiting god" from Ugarit. The word Ba'al can be translated as "lord", "owner", "master", or "husband", and referred to a group of deities venerated in the Levant.
