Dividere e condividere l'identità (divina). mlqrt, '?mn, '?mnmlqrt

This paper is aimed at proposing some considerations about the relationship between two of the main Phoenician gods, namely Melqart and Eshmun. Although both the deities are well-recognizable in their own individuality, "identity" and functions - as primarily shown by the names mlqrt and >?mn and the specific meanings of them - certain data testify to the existence of a strong connection that deeply links the two superhuman characters, to the point of producing a sort of convergence (?) of their personalities. Thus, starting from the relatively recent discovery in Ibiza of a Phoenician inscription addressed to >?mnmlqrt, the present study will try to retrace and delineate the different forms acquired by the divine relation and their specific connotations.