bael

/beɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

In biblical tradition, a god worshipped in the ancient Near East, especially in the Phoenician city of Tyre, and often associated with the god Baal

“The ancient Phoenicians worshipped a powerful deity known as Bael, associated with fertility and storms.”

2. proper noun

The Phoenician god Bael, also known as Baal or Marduk

“The worship of Bael was a central aspect of the Phoenician pantheon.”

Synonyms

  • Baal
  • Marduk

Antonyms

  • Anat
  • Astarte