What is another word for ishtar?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪʃtə] (IPA)

Ishtar is a Babylonian goddess of love and war, known for her beauty and strength. Many synonyms are related to different aspects of her character. For example, "Astarte" is a Phoenician Goddess of love, sexuality, and fertility, while "Anahita" is an Iranian water goddess with similar attributes. Other synonyms include "Inanna," the Sumerian goddess of love, "Istar," the Akkadian goddess of love and fertility, and "Venus," the Roman goddess of love and sexuality. This variety of synonyms reflects the fusion of cultures and traditions throughout history, as each culture adapted Ishtar's story and attributes to fit their own beliefs.

Synonyms for Ishtar:

What are the hypernyms for Ishtar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ishtar

The mere sound of the word is sufficient to transport us to the great temple of ishtar, and to dazzle our imagination with processions of flower-crowned priestesses.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
Most of the people at the upper end of the table were diplomats-ambassadors from Odin and Baldur and Isis and ishtar and Aton and the other civilized worlds.
"Space Viking"
Henry Beam Piper
Sin, Samash and Ramman, who presided respectively over the sun, moon and air, were all three of equal rank; next came the lords of the planets, Ninib, Merodach, Nergal, ishtar, the warrior-goddess, and Nebo; then a whole army of lesser deities who ranged themselves around Anu as around a supreme master.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol XI."
Edited by Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton

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