Jun 8, 2018 · In the mythology of the ancient Near East, El was the supreme god of the Canaanites. He was the creator deity, the father of gods and men, and the highest judge and authority in all divine matters and human affairs. In the Bible, the creator deity is referred to as El, Elohim (pronounced ay-LOH-heem, a form of El), or Yahweh (pronounced YAH-way).