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El

Elder god, father figure, and leader of the divine council

Dewa-Dewi Kanaan

Elder godfather figureand leader of the divine council

Elder god, father figure, and leader of the divine council

One approved prayer lights one candle for 24 hours.
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Artistic depiction · Illustration for the Parahyang space
MEET THE DEITY

Stories, context, and reverence.

In Ugaritic texts, El appears as an elder god and leading figure of the divine council. His role must be read within the context of particular Levantine sources.

Editorial note: this is an introductory summary. Evidence, titles, and practices of reverence vary by region and period.

SYMBOLS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Reading symbols in context.

Symbolic meanings can vary by time, place, and community.

Singa, lembu, janggut tua

Symbols and associations within the tradition discussed

POETRY, HYMNS, AND SONGS

Words for this sanctuary

Literary and devotional writings associated with this temple.

THE DIGITAL ALTAR

Offerings on the altar

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Choose a candle, incense, a libation (water, wine, milk, honey, or beer), or a burnt offering when submitting a prayer. After moderator approval, its animation remains on the altar for exactly 24 hours. It then disappears, while the prayer remains on the Prayer Wall.

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All offerings here are symbolic digital animations. No physical object is burned or poured. The countdown starts after moderator approval.

SEND A PRAYER

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Every submission is reviewed. If approved, your selected offering appears on this temple’s altar for 24 hours.

Your selected offering appears after moderation and remains on the altar for 24 hours. A candle is used by default.

Your prayer appears after moderator approval. Any selected digital offering will appear on the altar for 24 hours after approval.

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

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You may submit a photograph of a real offering, a poem, or a song for this sanctuary. Every submission is reviewed before publication.

Offering photograph

Poem or song

APPROVED PRAYERS

Prayer wall

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This wall shows approved prayers associated with this temple. Prayers remain here after their 24-hour offerings expire.

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SPACE GUIDELINES

Use respectful language. Avoid personal information, spam, harassment, and harmful content. Every prayer is reviewed before publication. The flame is a decorative digital animation.