Baal
Baal noun - Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god.
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Shamash and Baal are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Shamash" with "Baal", this nouns are similar.
Nearby Word: Baalism
Shamash
Shamash noun - The chief sun god; drives away winter and storms and brightens the earth with greenery; drives away evil and brings justice and compassion.
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Also, on a lesser note, the Babylonian sun god Baal.note It's called Shamash.
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