CIVILIZATION
PHOENICIAN
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Question
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Monotheistic
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Judaism
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Torah
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Polytheistic
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Phoenicians were polytheistic, meaning they worshipped multiple gods. They shared in religious practices common to other Canaanite-derived people and correlated many of their gods to stars, planets, and constellations.
Detailed explanation-2: -Religious practice in Phoenicia varied by city, each having its own deity or deities. Among them were Baal and Baalat in Byblos, Melqart in Tyre, and Eshmun in Sidon. Nonetheless, beliefs and rituals shared many characteristics, some of which may have been the result of extended cultural contact.
Detailed explanation-3: -Baal Hammon was the main Phoenician god. Other included the goddess Astarte. Sacrifices were made to the god Moloch. Eshmun was the god of healing.