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Astarte (goddess of the Egyptians)

Astarte was an ancient Near Eastern goddess associated with war, love, and fertility. While originating in the Canaanite pantheon, she was also venerated in Egypt, where she was linked to the goddess Isis and often depicted as a fierce warrior. Astarte symbolized the duality of life and death, embodying both nurturing qualities and the destructive power of war. Worshiped through rituals and offerings, she represented the complex nature of femininity and was important in various cultures, influencing many aspects of daily life and spirituality in ancient societies.