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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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Introduction to Canaanite ReligionAn introduction to the religion of ancient Canaan — its gods, its myths, its rituals, its tablets — and the single ruined city that preserved nearly everything we know.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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