Ishtar: Sumerian Goddess Inanna #ishtar #sumer

Ishtar, originating as Inanna in Sumerian mythology, is an ancient Mesopotamian goddess symbolizing love, fertility, and war. Her worship spread across cultures, and she played a key role in the "Epic of Gilgamesh" and the Descent of Inanna. Ishtar is associated with the eight-pointed star, the rosette, and lions. Temples dedicated to her were found in cities like Uruk and Babylon. Her legacy influenced later cultures, with counterparts like Astarte and Aphrodite. Ishtar remains a significant and complex figure in the study of Mesopotamian mythology.