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Hace 23 horas · Inanna [a] is the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, war, and fertility. She is also associated with sensuality, procreation, divine law, and political power. Originally worshiped in Sumer, she was known by the Akkadian Empire, Babylonians, and Assyrians as Ishtar [b] (and occasionally the logogram 𒌋𒁯 ).
Hace 1 día · Myths and Epic Tales: The myths of Ishtar's descent into the underworld and her involvement in the Epic of Gilgamesh provide insights into her complex nature and her relationship with other deities. Hymns and Prayers: Numerous hymns and prayers dedicated to Ishtar have been discovered, praising her attributes, seeking her favor, and recounting her deeds.
Hace 4 días · The cult of Ishtar and Tammuz continued to thrive until the eleventh century AD and survived in parts of Mesopotamia as late as the eighteenth century. Tammuz is mentioned by name in the Book of Ezekiel (e.g., Ezek. 8:14–15 ) and possibly alluded to in other passages from the Hebrew Bible .
Hace 23 horas · Anu ( Akkadian: 𒀭𒀭 ANU, from 𒀭 an "Sky", "Heaven") or Anum, originally An ( Sumerian: 𒀭 An ), [10] was the divine personification of the sky, king of the gods, and ancestor of many of the deities in ancient Mesopotamian religion.
Hace 5 días · Ishtar Gate, enormous burnt-brick entryway located over the main thoroughfare in the ancient city of Babylon (now in Iraq). Built about 575 bc, it became the eighth fortified gate in the city. The Ishtar Gate was more than 38 feet (12 metres) high and was decorated with glazed brick reliefs, in.
Hace 3 días · Atrahasis, el "Muy sabio", es un poema compuesto en época paleobabilónica y la copia más antigua que se conserva es de un tal Kasap-Aya, que vivió en tiempos...
Hace 5 días · Probably one of the best-known of the Canaanite deities, she was famous for her youthful vigour and ferocity in battle; in that respect she was adopted as a special favourite by the Egyptian king Ramses II (reigned 1279–13 bc ).
