Allat (or Ellat)
Allat (or Ellat)
Goddess of the ancient Arabs of pre-Islamic times, associated with the god Dhu-shara, known as Allah (supreme god), worshiped in the form of a rectangular stone, reminiscent of the later Kaaba of Mecca. Allat is mentioned in the Koran as a pagan goddess. She is said to have been joint ruler with Allah and judge of the afterlife.
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