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ashtoreth

/ˈæʃ.tə.rɛθ/

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noun

/ˈæʃ.tə.rɛθ/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к древней финикийской богине любви и плодородия, считающейся финикийским аналогом Иштар.

A proper noun referring to an ancient Phoenician goddess of love and fertility, considered the Phoenician counterpart to Ishtar.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Phoenician goddessC2formal

    A major deity in ancient Phoenician and Canaanite religions, associated with love, fertility, and war. She is considered the Phoenician counterpart to the Mesopotamian goddess Ishtar.

    ruДревняя финикийская богиня

    • The temple of Ashtoreth was a center of worship in ancient Sidon.
    • Offerings were made to Ashtoreth to ensure a bountiful harvest.
    • Biblical texts often condemn the worship of Ashtoreth by the Israelites.

    Synonymsastarte