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Canaanite

The myths and rituals of ancient Canaan, preserved on clay tablets from the ruins of Ugarit — the storm god, the sea, and the descent into death.

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GlossaryA shelf-specific glossary starter for the Canaanite shelf.Introduction to Canaanite ReligionA source-critical introduction to ancient Canaanite religion — its gods, myths, rituals, tablets, and the Ugaritic evidence that shapes nearly every modern reconstruction.Reader's Guide to CanaaniteA reader guide to the Canaanite shelf in the Good Works Library.The Baal Cycle — Baal and MotThe storm god descends to Death and returns. The final episode of the Baal Cycle. Good Works Translation from Ugaritic.The Baal Cycle — Baal and YammThe storm god's battle against the Sea, from the cuneiform tablets of Ugarit. Good Works Translation from Ugaritic.The Baal Cycle — The Palace of BaalAnath's slaughter, the intercession of Asherah, and the building of Baal's house on Mount Saphon. Good Works Translation from Ugaritic.
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