Ishtar
Ishtar by Louise M. Pryke, published by Routledge on December 9, 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of the mythology surrounding this multifaceted goddess. Spanning 256 pages, the book presents an accessible analysis of Ishtar, who embodies the duality of sexual love and war, making her a complex figure in ancient scholarship. This work delves into Mesopotamian culture and thought, offering readers a deeper understanding of a goddess who transcends traditional boundaries of gender and divinity.
In Ishtar, readers will find a thorough examination of the Near Eastern pantheon, alongside insights into the cultural significance of Ishtar’s image and mythology. The book serves as an introduction to the complexities of ancient religious practices and beliefs, while also facilitating comparisons with later deities from the Near Eastern and Mediterranean traditions. This edition provides a valuable resource for those interested in history, religion, and communication studies, enriching the discourse surrounding ancient mythological figures.
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Ishtar is the first book dedicated to providing an accessible analysis of the mythology and image of this complex goddess. The polarity of her nature is reflected in her role as goddess of sexual love and war, and has made her difficult to characterise in modern scholarship. By exploring this complexity, Ishtar offers insight into Mesopotamian culture and thought, and elucidates a goddess who transcended the limits of gender, divinity and nature. It gives an accessible introduction to the Near Eastern pantheon, while also opening a pathway for comparison with the later Near Eastern and Mediterranean deities who followed her.
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