God · Arabian
Allat
Allat, a god of the Arabian world, and the gods ancient sources said were the same.
Tradition: arabian
Documented identifications
| Link | Who said so | Note |
|---|---|---|
| identified as Aphrodite | Herodotus, Histories 1.131 and 3.8, c. 430 BCE | The Arabians call Heavenly Aphrodite Alilat, one of only two gods Herodotus says they recognise. |
| identified as Athena | Palmyrene cult of Athena-Allat, 2nd c. CE | At Palmyra al-Lat was carved in Athena's helmet and aegis and called Athena-Allat. |