Dagon (Hebrew: דָּגוֹן, Dāgōn) or Dagan (Sumerian: 𒀭𒁕𒃶, romanized: d da-gan; [1] Phoenician: 𐤃𐤂𐤍, romanized: Dāgān) was a god worshipped in ancient Syria across the middle of the Euphrates, with primary temples located in Tuttul and Terqa, though many attestations of his cult come from cities such as Mari and Emar ...

Feb 3, 2023 · Dagon in the Bible (also known as Dagan) was one of the oldest deities in Mesopotamia, with evidence as far back as 3,000 BC.

Nov 9, 2022 · Dagon was the chief deity of the Philistines, and the worship of this pagan god dates back the third millennium BC. The Ugaritic tablets, a main source of information on Canaanite mythology, seem to have Dagon as Baal’s father (www.britannica.com/topic/Baal-ancient-deity, accessed 6/10/24).

Dagon (Spanish: Dagon, la secta del mar) is a 2001 Spanish horror film directed by Stuart Gordon and written by Dennis Paoli. It is loosely based on H. P. Lovecraft's short story Dagon (1919) and his 1936 novella The Shadow Over Innsmouth. The film takes place in "Imboca", a Spanish adaptation of "Innsmouth". [1]

Dec 23, 2020 · In this article, we’ll dive into the meaning and history of this god, especially in the biblical text. Then we’ll discuss the downfall of Dagon and how this idol literally ends up falling prostrate in worship of the one true God. Let’s explore. What Does Dagon Mean in the Bible? The name Dagon derives from the word “dag” which means fish.

Dagon: Directed by Stuart Gordon. With Ezra Godden, Francisco Rabal, Raquel Meroño, Macarena Gómez. A boating accident runs a young man and woman ashore in a decrepit Spanish fishing town which they discover is in the grips of an ancient sea god and its monstrous half human offspring.

Dagon was an ancient northwest Semitic god worshiped by the early Amorites and by the people of Ebla and Ugarit. He was also a major god, perhaps the chief god, of the biblical Philistines. Mythological sources on Dagon are far from consistent. The prevailing view today is that Dagon was a fertility deity related to grain and agriculture.

Nov 22, 2016 · Dagon was represented by both grain and fish, symbols of fertility and multiplying. Often depicted with the torso of a man and the tail of a fish, he may very well be the first merman, predating even the merfolk (mermaids and mermen) of Greek mythological legends.

Dec 5, 2024 · Dagon is a prominent deity in Babylonian and Mesopotamian mythology, often associated with the sea and agriculture. Initially revered as a fertility god, Dagon’s identity evolved over centuries, reflecting the changing cultural landscapes of the ancient Near East.

Feb 21, 2025 · Dagon played a prominent role in religious beliefs, as he was seen as an agricultural god associated with fertility and abundance, and had a close association with rain and storms that bring good fortune to crops.