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Gapen<br />

Gapen<br />

A messenger of Baal. His name either means Vine or Field. Probably the<br />

former.<br />

Hadad<br />

Hadad<br />

See Baal.<br />

Hiribi<br />

Hiribi<br />

God of Summer.<br />

Hauron Hauron<br />

Hauron<br />

A God that is related <strong>to</strong> Ninurta of Mesopotamia <strong>and</strong> Horus of Egypt.<br />

Kosharoth, Kosharoth, Kosharoth, The The<br />

The<br />

The Wise <strong>Goddesses</strong>. These may be somewhat along the lines of the Greek<br />

Graces, or the Seven Hathors of Egypt. As we see them, they are called <strong>to</strong> set up a<br />

Wedding. They are also sometimes symbolized as sparrows, which indicated fertility.<br />

They were <strong>Goddesses</strong> of childbirth.<br />

Koshar Koshar U U Khasis<br />

Khasis<br />

Craftsman of the <strong>Gods</strong>. Built the palaces of both Yam-Nahir <strong>and</strong> Baal. He also<br />

fashioned the two clubs that Baal used <strong>to</strong> defeat Yam.<br />

Koshartu<br />

Koshartu<br />

Wife of Koshar.<br />

Leviathan<br />

Leviathan<br />

Another Name for Lotan or Tannin. See Lotan.<br />

Lotan Lotan<br />

Lotan<br />

This may be another s<strong>to</strong>ry like Apophis, Zu, Asag, <strong>and</strong> Leviathan where it is<br />

not an actual creation s<strong>to</strong>ry, but still involves the same energies. On the other h<strong>and</strong>, it<br />

may be some kind of alternate Creation s<strong>to</strong>ry where Lotan replaces Yam-Nahar.<br />

Lotan is a seven headed serpent defeated by Baal with the help of Mavet. Anath also<br />

claims a role in the defeat of the Serpent. Also known as Tannin or Leviathan.<br />

Marah<br />

Marah<br />

Merciful Goddess of the Waters. Twin sister of Anath. Daughter of Asherah.<br />

Mavet Mavet<br />

Mavet<br />

God of Death <strong>and</strong> Sterility. His name means Death. A son of El. After Baal

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