Ancient Near Eastern Deities

noun Astarte - a Semitic goddess of love and fertility, often associated with the planet Venus

• Astarte was an ancient goddess worshiped in the Near East.
• Have you heard about Astarte, the goddess of love and war?
• Astarte is like the OG queen of the gods.
• Her presence felt like the power of Astarte herself, commanding respect and admiration.

noun a god or deity worshipped in various ancient Middle Eastern religions, including those of the Canaanites, Phoenicians, and Israelites

• The ancient city of Ugarit was known for its worship of the deity Baal.
• I heard that Baal was one of the gods worshipped in ancient times.
• Some people believe that Baal was a pretty cool dude back in the day.
• In modern times, some may view technology as the new Baal, with people worshipping their devices.