Definitions

1. noun

In Assyriology, a deity worshipped in the ancient Near East, especially in the city of Ashkelon.

“The discovery of the ancient temple revealed a statue of Dagon, a prominent deity in the region.”

2. proper noun

A city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, associated with the Philistines and the worship of Dagon.

“The prophet Isaiah wrote about the city of Dagon and its idolatrous practices.”