Thursday, July 4, 2013

ANAT - Warrior Goddess


More about Anat:
  • Depicted with a high crown flanked with plumes and carried a shield, lance and battle axe.
  • She originated near the coast of Syria and her influence extended into Egypt.
  • Legends cast her as one of the wives of Seth, others depict her as a sister and sexual partner of Baal, the god of stormy weather.
  • Was seen as a protectress and had the courage and determination of an avenging angel.
  • Also viewed as a fertility goddess and was linked to the fertility god Min.
  • Her connection with life-blood was indicative of her ability to bring prosperity to the land and the people who worshipped her.
  • Her colour is red.
(Lawson 1996)

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