ʿAṯtar

ʿAṯtar

ʿAṯtar is a deity whose role, name, and even gender varied across ancient Semitic religion. In both genders, ʿAṯtar is identified with the planet Venus, the morning and evening star. ʿAṯtar is a prominent character in the Baal Cycle. It has been suggested that ʿAṯtar as a masculine Venus god was syncretized into the depiction of feminine Venus goddess Inanna in her depiction as having a masculine beard.

Pantheon: Canaanite Culture: Canaanite / Phoenician Civilization: Ancient Levant Period: 3000 BCE – 300 BCE

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