Canaanite paganism is a modern pagan religion based on the religious beliefs and practices of western Semetic groups in the middle east during the Bronze Age. It is not a well-known religion among pagans, much less non-pagans. Below are some informative resources about both the ancient and modern religions. Websites Canaan & Ancient Israel An academic site that covers the basics of Canaanite land, climate, economy, daily life, and religion. Some good pictures and maps can be found here. Canaanite/Ugaritic Mythology F.A.Q. A helpful reference source for information on the Canaanites, their gods, and their cosmology. Her Circles: Canaanite Resources A concise FAQ and reading list concentrating on Canaanite reconstructionism with a distinct Hebrew flavor. Metropolitan Museum of Art ANE Gallery This is part of the museum's website containing an image gallery of ancient near eastern artifacts on display. There is a broad mix of cultures and time periods included so there's something for everyone interested in an ANE civilization. Natib Qadish A website dedicated to Canaanite paganism with an emphasis on Bronze Age Canaanite historical information. Plenty of interesting pages, including a children's section and a comparison between Canaanite paganism and Wicca. Phoenicia.org A fantastic place to learn about Phoenician history and culture. The site's focus is more on the later peoples of Canaan, called Phoenicians, but some of it still applies to the earlier Canaanites. Qadash-Kinahnu Temple A website with a Canaanite-Phoenician style. Plenty of information and inspirational ideas. Syria Museum: Ugarit Collection A section devoted to the Canaanite city of Ugarit with images and information. The first item on the page is a tablet containing a hymn to the goddess of orchards, Nikkal. Along with it are two sound clips of different attempts at reconstructing the song. Both are quite beautiful! Ugarit Ritual Texts The history of the excavations of the ancient city Ugarit (modern day Ras Shamra in Syria). A respected scholar in the field discusses the valuable findings and describes the ritual texts archeologists have unearthed. Mailing Lists Natib Qadish Natib Qadish welcomes anyone who wishes to discuss ancient and modern Canaanite religion. Read back through the archives and check out their files, photos, and recommended resources. Umatu-wa-Marzichu A sister list to Natib Qadish, Umatu-Wa-Marzichu is for pagans who incorperate Canaanite deities and practices into their faith. This group focuses on group ritual, worship, meditations, and discussions on living life as a modern Canaanite pagan. Ugarit A discussion group for those interested in the ancient city of Ugarit. Topics include the language, culture, religion, myths, and archeological findings. This is not a board for modern pagan religious discussion. |
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