ishtar (Meaning)

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ishtar (n)

Babylonian and Assyrian goddess of love and fertility and war; counterpart to the Phoenician Astarte

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ishtar Sentence Examples

  1. In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Ishtar is the goddess of love, war, and beauty.
  2. The Ishtar Gate of Babylon, a magnificent architectural feat, was dedicated to the eponymous goddess.
  3. Ishtar's symbol is the eight-pointed star, representing her celestial nature.
  4. The Ishtar Code, a set of ancient laws, was named after the goddess as a testament to her authority.
  5. Ishtar's consort was the god Tammuz, whose death and resurrection symbolized the annual cycle of vegetation.
  6. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Ishtar unsuccessfully attempts to seduce the titular hero, ultimately leading to his downfall.
  7. Ishtar is often depicted as a powerful and independent deity, wielding both a sword and a bow.
  8. The Ishtar Temple in Mari, Syria, was a prominent religious center dedicated to the goddess.
  9. Ishtar's influence extended beyond Mesopotamia, reaching as far as Egypt and Greece, where she was known as Aphrodite and Venus respectively.
  10. In modern times, Ishtar remains a symbol of female empowerment and sexuality.

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Babylonian and Assyrian goddess of love and fertility and war; counterpart to the Phoenician Astarte

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Ishtar is the goddess of love, war, and beauty.

The Ishtar Gate of Babylon, a magnificent architectural feat, was dedicated to the eponymous goddess.

Ishtar's symbol is the eight-pointed star, representing her celestial nature.

The Ishtar Code, a set of ancient laws, was named after the goddess as a testament to her authority.