God of the morning star. Western Semitic. In Canaanite legend, he attempts to usurp the dead BAAL but proves inadequate to fill the god’s throne. In semi-arid regions of western Asia where irrigation is essential, he was sometimes worshiped as a rain god. His female counterpart is the Phoenician ASTARTE. Also probably identified as Dhu-Sˇamani in more southerly regions.
Witch's Well 