Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ashtoreth
noun
/ˈæʃ.tɔːr.ɛθ/
Definition
A goddess worshiped in ancient Middle Eastern cultures, often associated with love, war, and fertility.
Examples
- Ashtoreth was often invoked by the people seeking favors in love and war.
- In ancient texts, she is sometimes depicted alongside male deities as a figure of importance in ritual practices.
Meaning
Ashtoreth represents various aspects of femininity and fertility, and she was notably revered in the Canaanite and Phoenician pantheon.
Synonyms
- Astarte
- Ishtar
- Dike
