Kemosch (also spelled Chamos) was the national god of the Moabites, an ancient people who lived in modern-day Jordan. Kemosch is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and in the Mesha Stele, a Moabite inscription dating from the 9th century BCE. Archaeological evidence suggests that Kemosch was associated with war, fertility, and protection. He was often depicted as a bull or a warrior. Worship of Kemosch involved animal sacrifice and possibly human sacrifice in times of crisis.
Kemosch (Chamos), Moabite God
Creature Types: N/A
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Mesopotamian
Roles/Functions in Lore: and Protection, Fertility, God of War
Literary Sources/Traditions: Archaeological Evidence, Biblical
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Other
Attributes/Powers: Fertility, Protection, War
Alignments/Moral Standings: Ambiguous
