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-…
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