Ishtar, Queen of Heaven: A Introduction to the Ancient Mesopotamian Goddess of Love, War Fertility

The Queen of Heaven, Ishtar, was known by the Babylonians and Akkadians as the form of the Sumerian Goddess Inanna. She represented love, war, sexuality, and fertility. According to the Mesopotamian pantheon, she was the daughter of the Moon God Sin and the sister of the Sun God Shamash. However, some also considered her to be the daughter and consort, or sacred hierodule, of Anu, the God of Heaven. Explore and learn more about Dive deeper with our book all about Ishtar and Ereshkigal: , pagan, mythology, goddess Join the Moon Books Community: Moon Books: Facebook: Instagram: Book Store: