Asherah

See also: asherah

English

Etymology

From Hebrew אֲשֵׁרָה‎ ('asherá).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /əˈʃiːɹə/, /ˈæʃəɹə/

Proper noun

Asherah

(religion) A mother goddess in ancient Semitic religion, consort of the supreme god El.
- 1973, Old Testament (New International Version), Exodus 34:13:
  "Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and cut down their Asherah poles."

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