MOTHER GODDESS ISHTAR
'The Light-bringer'
Ishtar (also
known as
Inanna,) was the Sumarian Queen of heaven and the mother, who had born
the world and still remained a virgin.
she
was not dependant on a male consort, she reigned absolute on her own and
united in her all the aspects of femininity.
She
was often known as a war goddess, and was ferocious in her anger. she
was the also the Goddess of justice and healing.
Bigger than the mountains am I,
The Empress of the gods am I
The Queen of heaven am I
The earth's mistress am I.
(translation of an old Babylonian text)
As
well as being renowned for her powers of creation, and prophesy, Ishtar
was also regarded as a healer. and her statues and likenesses were
regarded as having healing powers also.
Her
numbers are 15 and 6.
Her
sacred animal is Lion.
Her
sacred stone is Lapis Lazuli.
Her main
title "She Who Begets All".
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