Baal Cycle

The Baal Cycle is a collection of ancient Ugaritic texts, primarily from modern-day Syria, that narrate the stories of the Canaanite god Baal. These texts depict Baal's battles against other gods, particularly Mot, the god of death, highlighting themes of life, fertility, and the changing seasons. The cycle reveals the deep connections between religion, nature, and society in ancient Canaanite culture. It serves as a crucial source for understanding ancient Near Eastern mythology and the significance of Baal as a deity who represented power and renewal in a time of agricultural dependence.