By Elimu Assistant Team 
The nature of the Canaanite religion / Features of the Canaanite religion/attributes that show the nature of the Canaanite religion
- It was based on nature/cosmic/cyclic/changes in seasons.
- It was polytheistic/comprised of many gods and goddesses.
- Symbols/idols/images were made to represent each god/goddess.
- Temple prostitution was part of the worship of gods and goddesses.
- Human and animal sacrifices were made to the gods/goddesses.
- Festivals and feasts were celebrated in honour of the gods and goddesses.
- Rituals were performed to ensure continued fertility and well-being of the community.
- Each god and goddess played a specific role in the community.
- There was a chief god and goddess from whom all other gods sought support
- Temples and shrines were dedicated to the gods and goddesses
- There were prophets, prophetesses and priests dedicated to the service of the gods and goddesses
