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 worshipped in Sumer, she was known by the Akkadian Empire, Babylonians, and Assyrians as Ishtar[b] (and occasionally the logogram 𒌋𒁯). Her primary title is "the Queen of Heaven".

Oct 15, 2010 · Inanna is the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, sensuality, fertility, procreation, and also of war. She later became identified by the Akkadians and Assyrians as the goddess Ishtar, and further with the Hittite Sauska, the Phoenician Astarte and the Greek Aphrodite, among many others.

Feb 23, 2011 · The Sumerian poem, The Descent of Inanna (c. 1900-1600 BCE) chronicles the journey of Inanna, the great goddess and Queen of Heaven, from her realm in the sky, to earth, and down into the underworld to visit her recently widowed sister Ereshkigal, Queen of the Dead.

May 28, 2017 · Inanna, slso known as Ishtar in Akkadian mythology, is a goddess associated with the morning and evening star, Venus. She is viewed as both an independent, powerful and sensual figure, but also as a young girl under patriarchal control.

Aug 28, 2023 · Inanna is one of the oldest as well as most confusing goddesses in the world pantheon. This ancient Sumerian goddess from the Mesopotamian region of the world is …

Oct 8, 2024 · Inanna, one of the most significant deities in Mesopotamian mythology, embodies a unique duality as both the goddess of love and war. Her complexities reflect the intricate cultural and spiritual tapestry of the Sumerian civilization, which flourished in ancient Mesopotamia.

May 31, 2021 · Goddess Ishtar (Inanna) on an Akkadian Empire seal, 2350–2150 BC. She is equipped with weapons on her back, has a horned helmet, and is trampling a lion held on a leash.

Oct 17, 2024 · Inanna, one of the most significant deities in Babylonian and Mesopotamian mythology, embodies the complexity of love, war, and fertility. Revered as the Queen of Heaven and Earth, she holds a prominent place in the pantheon of ancient gods and goddesses.

Inanna was depicted as a young, independent woman. Unapologetic in expressing her power. People associated doves and rosettes with Inanna, denoting her aspects of love and fertility. …

Feb 27, 2020 · In the ancient Mesopotamian kingdom of Sumer, Inanna was known as a powerful goddess of war, sex, and the dispensation of justice. Associated with political power and the underworld, the goddess Inanna evolved over time, spreading throughout the ancient world and blending with both Ishtar and Astarte.