The Phoenician religion was a polytheistic belief system practiced by the ancient Phoenicians, who inhabited the coastal regions of the eastern Mediterranean. Their religion centered around a pantheon of gods and goddesses, each associated with various aspects of life, nature, and society. Key deities included Baal, the storm god, and Astarte, the goddess of love and war. Rituals and offerings were essential in Phoenician worship, often conducted in temples and sacred spaces. The Phoenicians also believed in the afterlife, which influenced their burial practices. Their religious practices were deeply intertwined with trade and cultural exchanges across the Mediterranean.