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Dagon (dā`gŏn), god of fertility, widely worshiped in the Middle East, particularly in Canaan. In the Bible he is mentioned as one of the chief deities of the Philistines. Dagon Bible a god worshipped by the Philistines, represented as half man and half fish Dagon (Dāgan) fish-corn god symbolizing fertility and abundance. [Babyl. Myth.: Parrinder, 72; Jobes, 410] See : Abundance Dagon (Dāgan) fish-corn god symbolizing fecundity and abundance. [Babyl. Myth.: Parrinder, 71; Jobes, 405] See : Fertility Dagon Philistine idol; falls, losing head and hands. [O.T.: I Samuel 5:1–4] See : Mutilation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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