Attar (god)

Attar (god)

Attar is the god of the morning star in western Semitic mythology. In Canaanite legend he attempts to usurp the throne of the dead god Baal but proves inadequate. In semi-arid regions of western Asia he was sometimes worshipped as a rain god. His female counterpart is the Phoenician Astarte. In more southerly regions he is probably known as Dhu-Samani.

References

Encyclopedia of Gods, Michael Jordon, Kyle Cathie Limited, 2002


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