Ashtoreth

proper noun

Meaning

A fertility and war goddess of the ancient Near East, particularly associated with the Phoenicians and the Canaanite pantheon.

Examples

Archaeologists discovered inscriptions dedicated to Ashtoreth in the ruins of the ancient city.
The religious practices surrounding Ashtoreth were frequently contrasted with the monotheistic traditions of the Israelites in historical accounts.

Synonyms: Astarte, deity

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Ashtoreth

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæʃtərɛθ/

Definition

A fertility and war goddess of the ancient Near East, particularly associated with the Phoenicians and the Canaanite pantheon.

Examples

Archaeologists discovered inscriptions dedicated to Ashtoreth in the ruins of the ancient city.
The religious practices surrounding Ashtoreth were frequently contrasted with the monotheistic traditions of the Israelites in historical accounts.

Synonyms of Ashtoreth

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