ʾEl
deity sky Semitic single tradition · 1
ʾEl was the god of heaven in ancient Semitic religions and the consort of Asherah. He was referred to as the husband of Asherah, the goddess of the sea.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – 0
- Historical notes
- Consort of Asherah in ancient Semitic pantheon; god of heaven.
Relationships
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Asherah was the goddess of the sea while 'her husband El' was the god of 'heaven.'”
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