Illustrated Bible History

Ancient Bible Manners and Customs - Gods and Godesses



Dagon Dagon
National god of the Philistines.
The Fly-God The Fly-God
It was told that it was one of the medical idols of the Philistines.
Amon Amon
An Egyptian deity and probably a Libyan and Ethiopian god.
Diana of Ephesus Diana of Ephesus
An antique statue of Diana from Naples Museum.
Canaanite God with Drawn Sword Canaanite God with Drawn Sword
This bronze crowned Canaanite deity with his sword drawn and his shield raised was discovered at Megiddo in a tomb from the late Canaanite period, it is reminiscent of the warrior captain LORD that appeared to Joshua as a man of war in Joshua 5:13 "And behold, a man stood before him with his sword drawn in his hand"
Broken Stele of the God Moth Broken Stele of the God Moth
This broken stele from a Ugaritic temple of the 18th century BC represents the god Moth. He is seen with horns on his head, a girdle around his waist, a fastened sword, and sandals on his feet. In his right hand he holds a weapon and in his left hand a scepter. Above the scepter is the Egyptian symbol of life.
The Moon God The Moon God
The moon god from a cylinder.
Medallion With Image of Diana of Ephesus Medallion With Image of Diana of Ephesus
Reverse of silver medallion of Claudius and Agrippa, with figure of Diana of Ephesus.