Baal Marqod

Baal Marqod

Baal Marqod was a Phoenician god of dancing. He is attested in Greek and Latin inscriptions from the Maronite monastery in Deir al-Qal'a, which was built on a sanctuary dedicated to Baal Marqod, built in the first century CE. Although 19th century scholar had made some different hypotheses of the nature of this god, he is commonly explained as "Baal of dancing" or "lord of dancing". The name is believed to correspond with his Greek title κοίρανος κωμων. It is unknown whether he is called so because he was considered the creator of dancing or because dancing was merely the proper way to worship him.

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

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