Dagon (Hebrew: דָּגוֹן, Dāgōn) or Dagan (Sumerian: 𒀭𒁕𒃶, romanized: d da-gan; [1] Phoenician: 𐤃𐤂𐤍, romanized: Dāgān) was a god worshipped in ancient Syria across the middle of the …

Feb 3, 2023 · One of the most interesting and prominent idols from the Old Testament is the Philistine god Dagon. Dagon in the Bible was a major focus of worship in the area, and God …

Dec 23, 2020 · In this article, we’ll dive into the meaning and history of this god, especially in the biblical text. Then we’ll discuss the downfall of Dagon and how this idol literally ends up falling …

Dagan, West Semitic god of crop fertility, worshiped extensively throughout the ancient Middle East. Dagan was the Hebrew and Ugaritic common noun for “grain,” and the god Dagan was …

Nov 22, 2016 · Their pagan god Dagon, also referred to as Dagan, was a fertility deity who eventually morphed into an important Semitic god. Dagon was represented by both grain and …

Nov 9, 2022 · Dagon was the chief deity of the Philistines, and the worship of this pagan god dates back the third millennium BC. The Ugaritic tablets, a main source of information on …

Dagon was an ancient northwest Semitic god worshiped by the early Amorites and by the people of Ebla and Ugarit. He was also a major god, perhaps the chief god, of the biblical Philistines. …

Oct 29, 2023 · Dagon was an essential god in the Palestine cities of Gaza, Azotus, and Ashkelon. Since the Philistines were the main antagonists in the stories of the Israelites, Dagon appears …

Feb 21, 2025 · The Philistines worshipped a god named Dagon around 1100 BC. As a god of fish, he was an essential part of their pantheon at the same time. It is believed that he was also …

Aug 15, 2024 · Dagon worship, a fascinating aspect of ancient religious practices, sheds light on the spiritual lives and cultural frameworks of early civilizations. Understanding this deity’s role …