Ancient Mediterranean World
Baal is a title and honorific meaning 'lord' in the ancient Semitic languages, most commonly associated with a Canaanite god of fertility, storms, and agriculture. In the context of Phoenicia, Baal was worshipped as a major deity and was linked to various aspects of life and nature, reflecting the agricultural and maritime culture of the Phoenicians who depended on these elements for survival and prosperity.
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