Hammon
deity earth Carthaginian single tradition · 1
A Carthaginian god who may have inspired the figure of Hammu Qayyu according to Westermarck's theory. This connection is part of theories relying on an antiquated understanding of ancient Near Eastern deities.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – -146
- Historical notes
- Carthaginian deity possibly connected to later Moroccan figure Hammu Qayyu.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Hammu Qayyu
- co occurs with
- Aicha Kandicha, Qetesh, Astarte
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“He also proposes that her associate Hammu Qayyu may be inspired by the Carthaginian god Hammon.”
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