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We also see the cult of Resheph as ‘ Re-sheph’ in Hittite Anatolia, no doubt as they had direct control and influence; along with Egypt with Canaan and Ugarit at different periods of time. Resheph is a great chthonic deity who is mentioned in the Ugaritic ritual texts as the ‘Gatekeeper of the Underworld’. Resheph is the lord of battle and the sender of diseases, like Apollo, sends primarily through arrows. His fierce and conquering nature was popular among all classes of people as he was both benevolent and malicious; a balanced god who could cause sickness and heal as well.