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Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 36, Asherah Summary

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Chapter 36, Asherah Summary and Analysis

Asherah is linked to the Goddesses Ishtar, Ashtart and Atargatis. She is the Highest Queen, the Holy Mother. She is known to have given birth to the Seventy Deities of Heaven. She teaches her people about carpentry and bricklaying. Some claim that she is married to Thor El and that he is said to have created creatures. The ashera tree is wrapped with bands of mourning for her son/lover at her altars. The Bible makes reference to this tree as the Asherah Pole, demanding its demolition.

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