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Baalim

Description

Baalim is a plural noun derived from the Hebrew term "Ba'al" which means "lord" or "master." In various contexts, Baalim refers to different gods, lords, or spiritual beings worshipped in ancient Semitic religions, particularly in the region of Canaan and Phoenicia. The term is often used to describe a group of deities representing different aspects of nature or various cult images associated with these deities.

Sample Sentences

Sense 1: Deities in Ancient Religions

• The Canaanites believed in different Baalim associated with fertility, storms, and agriculture.
• Archaeologists discovered numerous altars dedicated to Baalim at the excavation site.
• In Phoenician mythology, Baalim were considered intermediaries between gods and humans.

Sense 2: Cult Images

• This ancient artifact is believed to represent one of the Baalim worshipped by the Canaanites.
• People gathered around the sacred Baalim to offer their prayers and sacrifices.
• Many ancient temples housed multiple Baalim statues, each representing a different aspect of divinity.

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