Dagon Syrian replica Altar oil lamp
Syrian Oil Lamp Replica (resin cast). About 3 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. Half man & half fish like Philistine god Dagon. About 200 AD. Dagon: The Fish God of the Philistines Recreation (resin cast). About 4 inches by 2 inches, Dagon is a highly revered and ancient god in the ancient near east who embodies the flourishing surplus of grain, i.e. earthly beneficial results, knowledge of ploughing (creating a material path to success in life), rain and storms and is considered the father of Baal in ancient texts. Dagon also bears the epithet of 'Assyrian Enlil', Kur en ha-ar-ri or 'Dagon, lord of the pit' as well. His form, half-fish and man makes association with the Apkallu or bringers of wisdom sent by Ea from the Absu, instructing humans and a source of the Fallen Angels/Watchers/Nephilim legends.


