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Ashtoreth

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Ash·to·reth  (sht-rth)
n. pl. Ash·ta·roth (-rth)
See Astarte.

[Hebrew 'atret; see tr in Semitic roots.]

Ashtoreth [ˈæʃtəˌrɛθ]
n Old Testament
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) an ancient Semitic fertility goddess, identified with Astarte and Ishtar
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Noun1.Ashtoreth - an ancient Phoenician goddess of love and fertilityAshtoreth - an ancient Phoenician goddess of love and fertility; the Phoenician counterpart to Ishtar
Phenicia, Phoenicia - an ancient maritime country (a collection of city states) at eastern end of the Mediterranean


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"Hum," said Sir Henry, who is a scholar, having taken a high degree in classics at college, "there may be something in that; Ashtoreth of the Hebrews was the Astarte of the Phoenicians, who were the great traders of Solomon's time.
 
 
 
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