Ancient West Semitic deity who ruled the oceans, rivers, lakes, and underground springs.
At the beginning of time, Yamm was awarded the divine kingship by El , the head of the pantheon. One day, Yamm's messengers requested that the gods send Baal to become Yamm's servant. Baal refused to go, and engaged Yamm in battle. After a furious fight, Yamm was slain and the kingship was given to Baal. Yamm may have been the same deity as Lotan (Hebrew: "Leviathan"), who was represented as a dragon or serpent.