Baal of Tyre

The Baal of Tyre refers to the ancient deity worshipped by the Phoenician city of Tyre, symbolizing fertility, storms, and the divine power believed to control nature. Worship of Baal was central to Tyre's culture, and the name often appears in historical and biblical contexts, sometimes representing the city's identity or its religious practices. In the Bible, Baal is frequently mentioned as a false god that prophets opposed, highlighting conflicts between monotheistic beliefs and polytheistic worship in the ancient Near East.