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Ishtar

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Name — An ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, fertility, and war, associated with the planet Venus.

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Etymology

A learned borrowing from Akkadian Ištar; the same figure known elsewhere as Astarte or Ashtoreth. Despite a popular misconception, the name is not related to the English word "Easter."

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What does “Ishtar” mean?

The word “Ishtar” means an ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, fertility, and war, associated with the planet Venus. In plain terms, an important goddess in ancient Mesopotamian religion, linked to love and war.

How do you use “Ishtar” in a sentence?

Here is “Ishtar” used in a sentence: “Ishtar was one of the most widely worshipped goddesses in ancient Babylon.”

What part of speech is “Ishtar”?

“Ishtar” is a name.

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