Arabian Goddess of Fertility & Love: Al-Lat

Shreemanta Chattaraj
4 min readSep 10, 2024

This is what we know about the Arabian Goddess Al-Lat.

An incredible archaeological discovery is hidden within the beautiful ancient landscapes: the rock inscription at Adummatu.

This historic treasure is carved into a large boulder.

It tells stories of civilizations that have faded away, along with their customs and traditions.

Arabian Pre-Islamic Goddess Al-Lat
Goddess Al-Lat | Source

What makes Adumattu even more fascinating is how it has survived nature’s forces for so many years.

The wind whistles through nearby valleys, and raindrops gently fall on its surface, leaving behind whispers of stories built in every groove of the stone.

What do we know about Goddess Al-Lat?

The goddess Al-Lat played an important role in ancient Arabian culture.

There are some historical accounts and references that highlight her significance in the cultural and religious landscape of the time.

In pre-Islamic Arabic mythology, it was believed that God, or Allah, created three daughters to look after everything He had made.

These daughters were considered the most important deities after Him.

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Shreemanta Chattaraj

Blogger, Engineer, Vegan | Besides, I'm a Travel Enthusiast with an interest in Vedanta Philosophy, Books, History, Photography, Geopolitics, & Space.