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The book by Sang Youl Cho (2008) provides a detailed comparative analysis of the "minor" divine figures that populate ancient Near Eastern literature. Lesser Deities in the Ugaritic Texts and the He...

: Entities like Gupan and Ugar in Ugaritic myth are compared to the divine messengers ( ) of the Hebrew Bible. Lesser Deities in the Ugaritic Texts and the Hebrew Bible

: Cho examines the family relationships between high gods and these lesser entities, noting how the biblical tradition simplified or "demythologized" these connections. Why It Matters : Cho examines the family relationships between high

Cho argues that characters we often label as "angels" in the biblical tradition actually share the same nature and roles as the lesser gods in the Ugaritic pantheon.

: The study details "minor" roles like chanters, guardians, and personal attendants in the divine court.