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Reshep – The Syrian War God

Reshep was a war god whose origins are from Syria. He was brought into the Egyptian pantheon during theĀ  28th Dynasty. Reshep’s characteristic stance is brandishing a mace or axe over his head. His beard appears Syrian in style and … Continue reading

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Astarte – Warrior Goddess of Canaan

Astarte was actually a warrior goddess of Canaan and Syria who is a Western Semitic counterpart of the Akkadian Ishtar worshipped in Mesopotamia. In the Egyptian pantheon to which she was officially admitted during the 18th Dynasty, her prime association … Continue reading

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