Ishtar (Inanna)

Ishtar, also known as Inanna in Sumerian mythology, is an ancient Mesopotamian goddess representing love, fertility, war, and political power. She embodies both nurturing and destructive aspects, symbolizing the dual nature of life and human experience. Ishtar was highly revered, with temples and rituals dedicated to her, reflecting her importance in early civilization. She personifies the divine feminine and her myths often explore themes of growth, conflict, and transformation. As a mythological figure, Ishtar/Inanna played a central role in cultural stories that explained natural phenomena, societal values, and the cycle of life and death.