Questions tagged [ugaritic]

Regarding the mythology of the ancient city of Ugarit.

Regarding the mythology of the ancient city of Ugarit, in modern-day Syria.

Various ugaritic texts are known, ranging from a period of several centuries.

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Who is god El in Legend of Keret?

In Legend of Keret we can read that: King Keret of Hubur (or Khuburu), despite being reputed to be a son of the great god El himself. To which El god this legend refers to? Could be the same El as in the Bible?
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Is Greek mythology derivative of/influence by Ugartic/Canaanite mythology?

I know that the character of 'Adonis' is of Phoenician origin, but there are many other parallels which are too many to be ignored: Phosporus- Shahar Hesperus- Shalim Zeus/Poseidon/Hades- Baal/Yamm/Mot Athena- Anat Aphrodite- Astarte Heracles-…