Aleion Baal

Aleion Baal
   In Ugarit myth the son of Baal. He represented an intermediary stage between men and gods, in that in his father’s age-long fight with Mot both adversaries are killed, only to be resurrected to continue the fight. Aleion is god of the clouds, winds, and rain. He is accompanied by a troop of wild animals, including eight bears. He is god of spring, and possibly that of winter or air. On one occasion he joins with Koseret-Hasis against his father and is defeated, for which deed he is reproached by Ashtart. Further details are given under Phoenician Creation Legends.

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  • Phoenician Creation Legends —    There are four main versions of the creation legend of the Phoenicians:    a) That of Sanchuniathon (eleventh century BC) as reported by Philo Byblos (AD 42–117): In the beginning there were Aër and Chaos, from whom proceeded Wind and Desire… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Ousoos —    Giant son of Fire in Phoenician Creation Legends of Philo Byblos, and the first to make garments from skins; at enmity with his brother Hyposouranios, who was the first to build cities. This enmity would appear to be founded on the traditional …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Mot —    The god of death, and son of the gods of the Ugarit tablets, hero of the combats with Aleion, Anthat, and Baal …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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