Baal Hammon, properly Baʿal Ḥamon (Phoenician and Punic: 𐤁𐤏𐤋 𐤇𐤌𐤍, romanized: Baʿl Ḥamōn), [1] meaning "Lord Hammon", was the chief god of ancient Carthage. He was a …

The chief deity was Baal Hammon, the community’s divine lord and protector, who was identified by the Greeks with Cronus and by the Romans with Saturn. During the 5th century bc a …

Ba’al Hammon, a prominent deity in ancient Carthaginian religion, holds a fascinating place in the pantheon of the Mediterranean. Often associated with agriculture and fertility, he was revered …

Jun 13, 2019 · The supreme gods of the Punic pantheon were Baal Hammon and his ‘consort’ Tanit. But who was the real chief deity in the Punic power couple? According to tradition, the …

Aug 3, 2023 · Often referred to as the “African Saturn,” Baal Hammon presided over the heavens, storms, dew, flora, and fertile ground. He ruled the gods and was the Carthaginian goddess …

Baal Hammon, also known as Baal Ammon or Baʿal Ḥammon, stands as one of the most enigmatic and significant deities of the ancient world, particularly revered by the Berbers and …

Mar 10, 2025 · In Carthage, Baal was venerated under the name Baal Hammon, a god of fertility and weather, often linked with human sacrifices in extreme circumstances. As the Near East …

The name "Baal-hamon" is derived from two Hebrew words: "Baal," meaning "lord" or "master," and "Hamon," which can mean "multitude" or "abundance." Thus, Baal-hamon can be …

Dec 3, 2013 · Thus at Carthage, the Lord became Baal Hammon, and the Lady, Tanit Pene Baal, `Tanit the Face of the Lord'. Baal Hammon was distinct from Baal Shamem, `Lord of the …

Baal Hammon was a weather god considered responsible for the fertility of vegetation and esteemed as King of the Gods. He was known as the Chief of the pantheon of Carthage and …