What were the characteristics of the local Canaanite religion?

Describe the characteristics of the local Canaanite religion.

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1. It was a polytheistic religion/They worshiped many gods

2. Both human and animal sacrifices were offered to their gods

3. They had both gods and goddesses

4. The gods were represented by images and symbols

5. They built high places for their gods and goddesses

6. They had feasts to honour their gods

7. The religion had prophets, prophetesses and priests

8. They practised temple prostitution

9. The religion was nature in character

10. It was cyclic religion

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johnmulu answered the question on January 9, 2017 at 13:06

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