Baal Cycle

At a glance

History, context & interpretation

What this document is

Epic of the storm god Baal. Key Canaanite primary source. Anonymous Ugaritic composition.

Dating and civilization

Baal Cycle is catalogued under Ugaritic / Canaanite and is dated c. 1400–1200 BCE. Its recorded category is Myth / Ritual, associated with Ugaritic Cuneiform.

Where to investigate

Louvre (Paris) and other institutions hold Ugaritic tablets from Ras Shamra

Connected traditions

This entry connects to Ra (Re), An (Anu). Follow the linked deity profiles to compare stories and roles.

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Sources and further reading

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baal_Cycle

Historical descriptions are educational summaries. Religious traditions, scholarly interpretations and unverified claims are distinguished where possible; imagery may be illustrative rather than an artifact photograph.