Astarte and Baal-Hammon were worshipped as the supreme divine pair in Carthaginian religion, continuing the Phoenician tradition of pairing Astarte with the chief male deity.
Baal-Berith of Shechem and Baal-Hammon of Carthage were both local forms of Baal adapted to specific civic functions — covenant-making in Shechem and agricultural fertility in the Punic world.
Baal-Zebub of Ekron and Baal-Hammon of Carthage were both local forms of the storm god Baal venerated in distinct regions — Philistia and the Punic world respectively.
Baal-Hammon in Carthaginian religion inherited the supreme male deity role that descended through Dagon's lineage via Baal. The Phoenician colonial tradition transformed the father-son theology of Dagon and Baal into new forms.
Baal-Hammon and Melqart were both venerated at Carthage. Carthaginian colonists carried Melqart's cult from Tyre while Baal-Hammon served as the city's chief deity in the Punic pantheon.
We use cookies to understand how you use our site and improve your experience. Learn more