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Moloch, also known as Baal (The Lord),was a god of Canaanite origin.1 Moloch may have been referred to my his followers as "Melech," meaning "King." His name in the Hebrew bible (Moloch) may be a combination of the word melech with the word "boshet" ("shame").2 Moloch was considered the symbol of purifying fire, which in turn symbolizes the soul.He is associated with child sacrifice, and the concept of children being "consumed" by fire has lead to Moloch being syncretized with the Greek god Cron Babylon The Great, Haile Selassie, Aleister Crowley, David And Goliath, Childrens Bible, Hebrew Bible, Bible Pictures, Bible History, Jehovah's Witnesses

Moloch, also known as Baal (The Lord), was a god of Canaanite origin.[1] Moloch may have been referred to my his followers as "Melech," meaning "King." His name in the Hebrew bible (Moloch) may be a combination of the word melech with the word "boshet" ("shame").[2] Moloch was considered the symbol of purifying fire, which in turn symbolizes the soul. He is associated with child sacrifice, and the concept of children being "consumed" by fire has lead to Moloch being syncretized with the…

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"Asherah's themes are kindness, love, divination and foresight. Her symbols are lions, lilies, a tree or a pole. Asherah, a Canaanite Goddess of moral strength, offers to lend support and insight when we are faced with inequality or overwhelming odds. In art, She is often depicted simply as an upright post supporting the temple. This…

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