Asherah was a major goddess in ancient Northwest Semitic cultures, often associated with fertility, motherhood, and sacred trees. [8] . Asherah was the goddess of the sea while "her husband El" was …

Jan 15, 2026 · Asherah figures prominently as the wife of El—the supreme god—in a treasure trove of cuneiform texts found in the second millennium port city of Ugarit (in today’s Northern Syria). For …

Asherah, ancient West Semitic goddess, consort of the supreme god. Her principal epithet was probably “She Who Walks on the Sea.” She was occasionally called Elath (Elat), “the Goddess,” and may …

Nov 28, 2022 · According to ancient mythology, Asherah was the wife of El, who mothered 70 gods, including Baal, the most famous. Baal, the chief of the Canaanite pantheon, was the god of storm …

Aug 28, 2023 · Asherah was the name of the chief female deity worshiped in ancient Syria, Phoenicia, and Canaan. The Phoenicians called her Astarte, the Assyrians worshiped her as Ishtar, and the …

Jan 23, 2025 · Asherah is a significant figure in the pantheon of ancient Semitic religions, associated with fertility, motherhood, and creation. Her presence is documented across various cultures and …

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Sep 10, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore who or what Asherah was, examine the evidence that some ancient Israelites may have viewed her as Yahweh’s consort, and consider why her presence was …

Asherah was prominent in Canaanite mythology as one of three principal goddesses alongside Astarte and Anath. Her divine status encompassed multiple roles that defined her significance in ancient …

Asherah (Hebrew אשרה), also spelled Ashera, was a major northwest Semitic mother goddess, appearing also in Akkadian sources as Ashratu, in Hittite as Asherdu and in Ugaritic as Athirat. She …