The Ancient Tradition Who is God? A Married Being, Part II
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Jun 5, 2025 Dive into the marital dynamics of El and Adarat, revealing her powerful influence within the Canaanite pantheon. Explore heroic parallels between Thorin from 'The Hobbit' and the goddess Anat, alongside dragon-slaying symbolism. Investigate familial ties among the Canaanite gods and their impact on ancient and modern beliefs. Rethink conventional views on Our Lady of the Inexhaustible Cup and Mary, emphasizing divine femininity and eternal unions, especially through figures like Azaneth and Mary Magdalene.
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El's Consort as Dragon Slayer
- The Canaanite high god El was married to the goddess Adarat, also known as Asherah.
- She is titled "the great lady who tramples the sea dragon," indicating her divine authority and role as a dragon slayer.
The Hobbit's Oak Branch Symbolism
- Jack Logan shares a scene from The Hobbit where Thorin uses an oak branch to survive a fatal blow.
- This symbolizes ancient theology connecting dragon slaying, kingship, and sacred trees.
Anat: Female Dragon Slayer
- The goddess Anat, Baal's consort, is described as a powerful dragon slayer who binds the sea monster Yam atop the sacred mountain.
- This emphasizes female divine warriors' roles and their exalted status in ancient Near Eastern theology.
