Astarte

Astarte is an ancient Near Eastern goddess associated with love, war, and fertility. She was worshipped in various cultures, including the Phoenicians, Canaanites, and Egyptians. Astarte is often linked to the planet Venus and depicted in art and literature as a powerful female figure. Her worship included rituals that celebrated sexuality and agricultural abundance, reflecting her influence on both personal and societal levels. Astarte represents the duality of nurturing and martial strength, emphasizing the importance of femininity in ancient religious practices.