Hadad is derived from a Semitic root meaning 'thunder'. In ancient Western Semitic (Levantine) culture, Hadad was revered as the god of thunder and storms, often referred to as Ba'al. This deity was later introduced to Mesopotamia by the Amorites, where he was known as Adad among the Assyrians and Babylonians. Hadad's significance extended beyond weather phenomena, embodying power and fertility, and was often depicted with symbols of strength such as a club and thunderbolt, and wearing a bull-ho...