Baal is usually depicted holding a thunderbolt. There is a myth that tells of a challenge to him from Yamm, the Sea God. Armed with magical weapons made by the craftsman god, Kothar, Baal manages to overcome Yamm. Another myth concerns Baal's relations with Mot, god of Death, whom he initially defies, but to whom he eventually succumbs. Anath disposes of Mot, and then dreams that Baal is alive again, and so it is.
Mot also returns to life and they renew their war.
This occurs year after year, synbolizing the return of the seasons. Baalat is queen of the gods. She is associated with books, libraries, and writers. Sun god and lord of the sky. Belit-Seri Babylonian scribe of the underworld who kept the records of human activities so she could advise the queen of the dead on their final judgement.