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El was the chief god of the Canaanite pantheon and was often referred to as "El Elyon" (God Most High) or simply El (which means "God" in Northwest Semitic languages). He was depicted as a wise and benevolent patriarch, often associated with creation, kingship, and divine authority. His role was somewhat distant, overseeing the cosmos while other deities handled more direct interactions with humanity.