[cjb]

Originally Posted by SolInvictus

Once again, to correct you cjb:
El is the primary Mesopotamian deity revered in these ancient cultures. El had a son, Baal, a storm god. Sound familiar? Yes, the story of Elijah vs. the priests of Baal is probably a derivative of this story. To furthur elaborate, the story of tree & searpent in the Garden of Eden had mythic ties with the deity Asherah. Likewise, the popular mention of Leviathan is the equivalent of the "evil searpent" Tiamat.

Cross-cultural integration of beliefs is not uncommon. Actually, it occurs frequently, and allows the continued development of mythology, religion, and ideology. This does not disprove God exists. Rather, it is a way to understanding our common humanity and interpretation of the Divine.
For example, American culture has inherited much from Greco-Roman culture through architecture, literature, art, beliefs/religions (see the Mysteries), and concepts of individuality and freedom.

So what does that have do with the name "Nursing Mother"..????