Asherah

See also: asherah

English

Etymology

From Hebrew אֲשֵׁרָה ('asherá).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /əˈʃiːɹə/, /ˈæʃəɹə/

Proper noun

Asherah

1. (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."