Iron Age IIAB 1000-700BCE
The Asherah (fertility goddess) is mentioned in several books in the Old Testament, as an abomination to the tribes of Israel. Other similar goddesses are found in excavations throughout ancient Israel. Tanit a Phoenician goddess, Astarte Babylonia goddess, Lion Lady Canaanite goddess, Hathor an Egyptian deity.
Due 16:21; Jdg 6:25-30; 1Kg 15:13; 2Kg, 2Ch15:16