Worship of Baal spread throughout the Levant, Egypt, and the Mediterranean via Phoenician colonization, with regional forms such as Baal Hammon in Carthage. The god was also known as …

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.

Jan 21, 2026 · The word baal means “lord”; the plural is baalim. In general, Baal was a fertility god who was believed to enable the earth to produce crops and people to produce children. Different regions …

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...

Jul 27, 2025 · In the religious tapestry of the ancient Near East, few deities were as prominent—or as controversial—as Baal. Revered as a powerful storm god by the Canaanites, Phoenicians, and other …

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 …

Feb 18, 2024 · Baal, the ancient Levantine deity, represents a complex amalgamation of natural forces, mythological narratives, and cultural practices. From his origins as a storm god to his depiction in art …