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El’s spoken name, derived from the root meaning "powerful" or "chief," appears in various forms across Semitic languages, underscoring his widespread recognition. Many texts depict El hosting feast-like gatherings with other gods or fathering important deities, signifying his status as the progenitor of the divine.

The Angelic and Mythological Struggles of the Ancient Gods

The myths and inscriptions reveal conflicts among gods, divine feasts, and human-like flaws attributed to deities. Dagon, Baal, and other gods played roles in establishing the creation order, fertility, and the divine hierarchy. Interestingly, some gods associated with metallurgy and craftsmanship, such as Hephaestus of Greece, or Pata from Egypt, underpin the divine attributes of divine artisans like Yahweh.