Ashera The Heavenly Mother

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Ashera – The Heavenly Mother

An artifact of a desert people who revere their goddess as a source of life, good fortune and fertility.
A coin that can also be worn in everyday life as a talisman.

Worlds: Ancient and Orient Fantasy worlds
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Ashera – The Heavenly Mother

An artifact of a desert people who revere their goddess as a source of life, good fortune and fertility.
A coin that can also be worn in everyday life as a talisman.

Ashera Empire

In worlds where the wind leans against the sand and the stars feel closer than cities, nomadic tribes wear the symbol of their heavenly mother close to their hearts.

Ashera.

An ancient goddess of life, relationships and fertility.
She holds the world together not by force, but by care.

Her sign appeared in ancient Near Eastern cultures among stars, sacred trees and female figures embodying life itself.

This artifact carries stylized Ugaritic symbolism — the Tree of Life, lunar signs, and a drop of red cold enamel evoking the spark of living energy.

In our larp worlds Děti nebe (Children of Sky) and Prométheové (Prometheus), it is worn by the desert people known as the “Children of the Sky” as a mark of belonging and protection.Beyond the game, it can serve as a personal talisman — a symbol of vitality, creativity and harmonious relationships.

Ashera is not a goddess of war.
She is a goddess of connection.
She is worn close to the heart.

Goddess Ashera

Ashera was an ancient Near Eastern goddess from the Levant, associated with fertility, motherhood and the Tree of Life.
In this fantasy interpretation, she becomes the heavenly mother of a desert nomadic people.

Who Was Ashera?

In pre-biblical and early biblical texts, Ashera appears either as an independent goddess or as the consort of the god El (Eloah) and mother of Baal and other deities.

In the archaeology and history of ancient Canaan, Ashera is recognized as a significant female divine figure. She is often associated with vegetation or represented symbolically as a Tree of Life.
Some inscriptions — notably from Kuntillet Ajrud — even refer to “Yahweh and his Asherah,” suggesting that certain early Israelite communities may have regarded her as a consort of Yahweh, a view later suppressed by official theology.

Cultic Symbols

  • The sacred tree — often a living tree or wooden cultic pole near a temple or altar
  • Fire and fragrant incense — offerings brought in ritual contexts
  • Female priestesses or seeresses — frequently linked to lunar cycles, healing practices, and rites of passage

Symbolism

  • Moon, Tree of Life, roots, water, blood, fertility, tears and prophecy
  • Ashera may have been associated with life, death, and household protection

Ritual Practices

  • Small domestic altars used for prayers concerning fertility, children’s health and protection
  • Dances around sacred trees and transitional rites for women (menarche, childbirth)

Shipping & Delivery

We ship worldwide from the EU.

📦 Shipping cost

Shipping is fixed based on destination.
Because shipping cost is fixed, larger orders offer significantly better value.

🌍 Customs & duties

Orders within the EU are shipped without customs fees.

Shipping to the USA

We ship to the USA via our US partner. Your order is processed locally, no customs, no extra fee, you receive it as a domestic USPS shipment.
All customs handling is taken care of on our side — you won’t need to deal with any customs fees or import procedures.

Canada: No import duties. Local taxes may apply depending on your region.

For other non-EU countries (e.g. UK, Switzerland, Norway), customs charges may apply. We list the goods as “toy parts – metal token for games”, many countries have zero customs duties on them, but we do not guarantee what your customs office will decide.

🚚 Delivery time

Europe: 3–7 business days
USA: 10–14 days
Other countries: varies depending on location

📬 Shipping method

We use trusted carriers (Packeta, DHL, Hermes, Colissimo, GLS, UPS, USPS and other partners by country).
Tracking is provided for all orders.

💡 Tip

Because the real shipping costs are the same for 10 or 100 coins, it is advantageous to order more at once.
Most customers order 30–100 coins to make the most of shipping.

Modern Echoes of Ashera

Today, the figure of the ancient goddess returns more as an archetype than as a religion. She evokes the need for balance — between strength and care, achievement and relationship, the world we build and the world we protect.

This is not a revival of an ancient cult, but the re-emergence of a symbol that speaks to something deeply human: the need for connection and meaning.

Ashera no longer lives in temples, but in stories, music and symbols — in literature, games and art. Sometimes as a historical figure, sometimes as an image of balance between masculine and feminine principles.

A deeper exploration of her historical and symbolic dimensions can be found in the book Svět podle Ašéry (The World According to Asherah). Her motif also appears in contemporary music — and sometimes even a song can become “cult.”

 

Interesting Parallel

The Norse world tree Yggdrasil embodies the same archetypal concept of the cosmic Tree of Life as the tree associated with Ashera.

Identity

WorldsAncient and Orient, Fantasy worlds
RoleStandard
So verwenden Sie sie
Verwenden Sie Silbergroschen als Standardwährung,
Gold für hohe Werte,
patiniertes Silber für Münzen mit niedrigem Wert.

Design

MotifTree of life, Hamza, Fatima, Ugarit eagle
ColorGold, Patinated gold

Specifications

MaterialZinc alloy (Zamac)
Diameter29 mm
Weight10 g

Usage

UsageLARP
RPG
Brettspiele und andere Spiele
Film- und Theaterrequisiten
Themenmärkte und ähnliche Veranstaltungen
Themen-Kinderlager

FAQ

Is the coin double-sided?

Yes, all our coins are double-sided.

Is it an exact replica of the original?

No, its fantasy coin using a real ugarit motives..

What is the weight of one coin?

Approximately 4 grams.

What does the coin feel like?

Authentic, it is a metal coin.

Is the coin suitable for LARP or RPG?

Yes, it is made of a durable alloy and has safe rounded edges.

Is it a replica or fiction?

It is a fairly faithful fiction.

Can the coin also be used as a gift?

Yes, it is often used as a thematic trifle or collector’s item object.

Is the coin magnetic?

No

What is the lifespan of the surface treatment?

It depends on the way of use, in general – the lifespan is long.

Can the coin be used as real currency or an investment?

No — You can try, but we are afraid that you will not succeed, it has been withdrawn from circulation for a few centuries 🙂

This is a replica for games, collecting or as a prop (it is not minted from silver and has no real value as currency).

Safety Warning

This coin is not a toy.
Not suitable for children under 3 years – choking hazard (small parts).
Keep out of reach of small children.

Additional Safety Recommendations

  • The coin is metal and may be heavier than regular plastic coins tokens.

  • Do not use as an object for throwing or hitting.

  • Do not chew, do not put in mouth.

  • Not suitable for children under 3 years without adult supervision.

Coin maintenance and cleaning

Common cleaning

  • Wipe with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth.

  • If the patina is more pronounced, use a mild soap solution and dry thoroughly again.

  • Do not use abrasives or scouring pads — they can damage the surface treatment.

What not to do with a coin

  • Do not leave in moisture for a long time (you will extend the life of the patina and the surface).

  • Do not expose to aggressive chemicals (cleaning sprays, acids, acetone, polish remover).

  • Do not put in the dishwasher — heat and water pressure destroy the surface finish.

  • Do not leave in salt water (corrosive environment).

  • Do not put in pockets with keys — they quickly scratch the surface.

Long-term storage

  • Store in a dry place.

  • Ideally keep in a bag, box or envelope.

We originally created coins for our games (http://cestycasem.cz), Prague Groschen especially Interregnum 1313 aka Bloody Times http://interregnum.cz

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