The ancient Near Eastern religion is dominated by demons. They closely resembled the Greek Daemons and the Christian concept of Evil Demons. Exorcisms were included in the system of Demon worship. Children were a special concern for Demons. Lamashtu was a Demoness hermaphrodite, and her role was inducing infant deaths and complications.
Enlil
The goddess Enlil is a central figure in Mesopotamian mythology. She is often depicted in Mesopotamian mythology as a powerful goddess. Her cult was popular in the 24th Century BC, but it fell to obscurity when Nippur was conquered and renamed the Elamites. She was eventually replaced as the supreme god in the Mesopotamian pantheon by Marduk.
Ea
Ea is an ancient near eastern religion that originated in Mesopotamia. The Akkadian and Sumerian words Enki give the name water, which can be translated as "water" to many languages. It was associated with the freshwaters beneath the Earth, national boundaries, amniotic liquid, and fertility.
Anu
Anu was a god in the ancient Near Eastern religions. He was the god the sky and represented all the gods. Anu was often called the father of all gods and a variety of deities were named in his honor. According to third-millennium Lagas inscriptions, he is the father of Gatumdug (Baba), and Ningirsu. Later literary texts refer to him also as the father Enki/Ea the god of Annunaki. He created and gave rise to both the gods of Enki/Ea, as well human beings. Erra, his god, was also born. Erra would later be used to murder human beings.
Ugarit
Ugarit is an ancient city situated on the Euphrates, in northern Syria. Its name was a mix of Ugaritic (or Arabic) and was founded by Ugarit. In 1928, its ruins were discovered by accident. It is believed that the city's prehistory dates back to 6000 B.C.E. During this time, the Ugarit religion became widespread and powerful. Today, Ras Shamra is the name given to Ugarit's ruins.
Bedouin tribes
Since biblical times the Holy Land has been home to the majority of its inhabitants, which have been the Bedouin Tribes. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob likely were Bedouins. Many aspects of Bedouin lifestyle have not changed significantly since biblical times. Bedouins were known as Qedarites in Old Testament and Arabaa (by the Assyrians), names that are still common today. Bedouins are also a major source for trade. Their caravans transport manufactured goods from one city to the other. They had a reciprocal relationship with sedentary societies.
Canaanite temples
Canaanite religion, an ancient Near Eastern religion, is characterized by many cultic practices. While the Bible clearly distinguishes Canaanite from Israelite religious beliefs, most religious scholars claim that the Israelite religion was an extension of the Canaanite religion. The Canaanite religion covered the eastern Mediterranean seaboard, and it evolved over time to include more details. The Canaanite religion emphasized royal legitimacy as well as the fertility of crops, flocks, and livestock.
Mesopotamian temples
The Near Eastern gods were revered by ancient peoples. King would pray to the gods of war for victory. Farmers would invoke the gods of fertility to ensure a good harvest. To get rid of demons and to return to good health, sick people pray to the gods for healing. The faithful Israelites also prayed to Yahweh asking for blessings.
Israelite temples
Baal, also known as the storm god, was worshipped by Israelites during the ancient Near East. Baal, also known as the god who created the heavens or earth, is well-known in the Bible as being the god that created the storm god and the god of kings. Baal is often seen striking a sea monster in order to create the world.
Hittite temples
Hittite culture has a reputation for its large-scale carvings, rock Reliefs, and carved ivory Vases. Metal and wood were used for many different types of objects. The Sphinx Gates of Alaca Hoyuk, Hattusa and the Lion of Babylon are the largest of these constructions. Many of these sculptures are now worn. There are also many Hemite and Hanyeri rock reliefs.