How many variations of Baalim were worshipped by the biblical Canaanites?
In the Old Testament in particular, there were several different “Baalim” (Lords) that were worshiped by the Canaanites. Baal was a storm/fertility god that was worshiped notably in the land of Canaan. Baal-Peor was a similar deity that was worship in the area corresponding to Mount Peor in Gilead. Baal-ze-bub was a Baal that was worshiped in the area corresponding to Ekron, which was a city that…
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