Symbols: Star; Moon; Lion; Dove
Color: Gold
Incense: Eucalyptus
Sometimes known as the sacred prostitute of Babylon, is the Babylonian goddess of fertility, sexual love, and war, Ishtar encompasses the fullness of womanhood, including being a maternal nurturer, an independent companion, an inspired bed partner, and an insightful adviser in matters of the heart....
... I am so sorry, but this post has been moved to my new website, The Pagan Calendar, and can be found in its entirety here: The Festival of Ishtar
We should not use the word "prostitute" for Inanna/Ishtar or her priestesses. That word is a curse of the patriarchy. That word turns love into violence. That word degrades and dehumanizes. That word enslaves and tortures. Inanna/Ishtar is not a prostitute. The Sisters of Inanna/Ishtar are elders, not prostitutes.
ReplyDeleteGoddess bless.