Tanit (TAH-neet)
Carthaginian/Phoenician Deity
Tanit, the ancient goddess of the moon, fertility, and the heavens, is the celestial embodiment of the nurturing aspects of the sky. Her presence is as enigmatic as the moon she governs, a deity whose influence extends over the cyclical nature of life and the sacred mysteries of the cosmos. Tanit's form is that of a divine protector, her countenance graced with the luminescence of the celestial sphere and the fecundity of the earth. Her eyes, reflecting the phases of the moon, bear the secrets of the tides and the silent pull on the hearts of women and men. Her voice is the whisper of the night wind, a melody that carries the rhythm of the lunar cycle, the gentle tug that nurtures growth and beckons the seas. As a goddess revered for her motherly protection and her role in the mysteries of life and death, Tanit's touch is the caress of moonbeams on the fertile fields, her favor found in the bounties of the harvest and the wisdom of the stars. In Tanit's light, the cycles of existence are honored, and the connection between heaven and earth is celebrated in timeless devotion.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Celestial-eyed goddess with dark, flowing hair resembling the night, olive-toned skin reflecting earth's abundance, adorned in garments bearing lunar and celestial motifs symbolizing cosmic grace and fertility.
Species
Ethnicity
Life
814 BCE
146 BCE
668 years old
Children
Sex
Female
