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Ishtar

American

[ish-tahr] / ˈɪʃ tɑr /

noun

the Assyrian and Babylonian goddess of love and war, identified with the Phoenician Astarte, the Semitic Ashtoreth, and the Sumerian Inanna.

Ishtar British

/ ˈɪʃtɑː /

noun

the principal goddess of the Babylonians and Assyrians; divinity of love, fertility, and war

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Etymology

Origin of Ishtar

First recorded in 1800–10; from East Semitic (Akkadian), corresponding to West Semitic (Phoenician) Astarte; cf. Ashtoreth ( def. ), Astarte ( def. ), Aphrodite ( def. )

Example Sentences

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She likely originated in the Babylonian kharimati, singing priestesses of bull-riding goddess Ishtar.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2023

Now, researchers sifting through the rubble have unearthed previously unknown artifacts from a ruined temple dedicated to Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love and war.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 21, 2023

A farmer found and raised him, and Ishtar loved Sargon and elevated him from a commoner to a great king and conqueror.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

However, the Ishtar Gate, which was built in 575 BC, will be wrapped up and closed to the public until 2037.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Ishtar shook dust out of her hair and waved.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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