Israel Rock Art

Fertility scenes in the Negev Desert Rock Art Deciphering rock art from Israel, israelrockart.com. The rock art presented here shows a fertility ritual inspired by the Egyptian myth of Osiris and Isis. It depicts symbolic representations of sexual acts to stimulate the reproductive process in humans, animals, and nature. TheRead More …

Fertility Rituals Sacred Marriage in Negev Desert rock art Deciphering rock art from Israel, israelrockart.com. It seems natural for early man to relate the heavenly mating of a sky god with the earth goddess as a catalyst to promote fertility. The celestial pairing of the two found its way in ritualsRead More …

Ugaritic Baal Cycle, Canaanite Myth Deciphering rock art from Israel, israelrockart.com. The Baal Cycle myth was widely circulated in Canaan, as evidenced by rock art and the Ugaritic cuneiform script found. The term “cycle” refers to the phenomena of the regional climate pattern which alternates between dry and rainy seasons. TheRead More …

Canaanite Creation from Cosmic Egg Deciphering rock art from Israel, israelrockart.com. According to studies, every culture has its own creation myth, and one such myth, known as the Cosmic Egg, was prevalent in Egypt and Canaan thousands of years ago. Although the details of the Cosmic Egg myth may differRead More …

Venus calendar in rock art, Negev Desert Israel Rock Art and its meaning israelrockart.com. The rock art shows that Venus’ long-standing popularity is not due to her imaginary beauty, but rather the reliability and simplicity of her astronomical cycles. Every 8 years, the Mesopotamians celebrated Venus’ arrival as a morningRead More …

Afterlife Journey, the Negev Desert Ship Rock Art Deciphering rock art from Israel, israelrockart.com. A strong belief in the afterlife flourished in ancient Egypt. During those times, the idea of an afterlife symbolized a better existence than life itself. There is ample evidence that supports this popular belief, such asRead More …

Fish Underworld Journey in Rock Art Deciphering rock art from Israel, israelrockart.com. The concept of the afterlife has fascinated cultures throughout history, with beliefs and traditions surrounding death and the soul’s journey varying widely between cultures. Rock art found in the Negev Desert provides insight into the beliefs of ancientRead More …

Birds Afterlife Journey myth in Negev Desert Rock Art Rock Art and its meaning israelrockart.com. Flying birds, tri-finger symbols, water birds, and anthropomorphic figures with wings and beaks are all depicted in Negev Desert rock art (see Fig.1). These rock art symbols suggest a sky-dwelling godlike being. Birds’ symbolic significanceRead More …