Baalberith
/ˈbeɪəlˌbɛrɪθ/noun
A deity or demon associated with covenant-making in ancient Near Eastern cultures.
Did you know?Baalberith was believed to be a demon that could influence treaties, reflecting ancient fears of betrayal in sacred oaths.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
PS
*baʕal
“lord or master, indicating authority or divinity.”
Ancient Canaanite
Canaanite
Baal
“a title for various gods associated with fertility and weather.”
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
בְּרִית (berith)
“a pact or covenant, often in a religious context.”
1st Century CE
Greek
Βάαλβερίθ (Baalberith)
“the name of a deity or demon, reflecting syncretism of Canaanite and Hebrew traditions.”
Modern English
English
Baalberith
“the name retained in occult and demonological texts, symbolizing ancient pacts.”