Chronological Nations and Tribes
Gods: Anu, Enlil, Inanna
Gods: Ishtar, Shamash, Ea
Gods: Dagon, Amurru, Ishtar
Gods: Ashur, Ishtar
Gods: Marduk, Ishtar
Demuzid, or Tammuz, later known as the consort of Ishtar, also appears, reminding us of Oannes coming up from the sea, giving divination, etc.
The Legend of Etana
Etana is portrayed as a just ruler, but his kingdom suffers from a serious problem: the goddess Ishtar has withheld the power of fertility, preventing crops from growing and women from bearing children.
Athene
Inanna and Enmerkar
"Inanna and Enmerkar" is an ancient Sumerian story that explores the relationship between the goddess Inanna and the legendary king Enmerkar of Uruk.
The central deity, Inanna is the Sumerian goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, war, and political power.
The messenger is instructed to deliver a lengthy message, inscribed on a clay tablet, to the ruler of Aratta, highlighting Enmerkar's divine right to rule and his connection with Inanna.
Throughout the story, Inanna plays a crucial role as a mediator and supporter of Enmerkar.
In some versions of the story, Inanna even travels between the two cities, assisting Enmerkar in his endeavors and negotiating with the ruler of Aratta.
The story ends with Enmerkar's victory, solidifying Uruk's power and further establishing the city as a center of Inanna's worship.
The divine queen of heaven and earth, the lady of all the lands, Inanna, the exalted mistress, made known her grandeur to the world.
Lines 6-10: "Inanna, the exalted mistress, the lady of all the lands, the bright light of heaven, The one who takes counsel with Enlil, who chooses the righteous youth, who assigns lordship, Who grants the king a lofty scepter, who causes him to sit on the throne, who makes the people prosper, The good shepherd who establishes the foundations of Sumer, She made her word known to the land, she determined its fate."
Inanna, the exalted mistress, the queen of heaven and earth, instructed Enmerkar on what to do."
He has founded the house of Inanna in Kulaba, the holy shrine of the great queen.
Lines 31-35: "Inanna, the exalted mistress, the lady of all the lands, has chosen Enmerkar, The lord of Kulaba, the king of Unug, for her favor.
He called upon Inanna, the exalted mistress, the lady of all the lands.
Lines 56-60: "Enmerkar spoke to Inanna: 'O my lady, what shall I do?
O Inanna, help me!'"
Lines 61-65: "Inanna, the exalted mistress, the lady of all the lands, Heard the plea of Enmerkar, the lord of Kulaba.
Lines 66-70: "Inanna spoke to the mountains, and they obeyed her command.
He thanked Inanna, the exalted mistress, the lady of all the lands, For her favor and her help in his time of need.
Lines 96-100: "Inanna, the queen of heaven and earth, looked upon Uruk with favor.
Inanna, the lady of all the lands, had made her word come true."
A tale of divine favor, of kingship, and of the power of Inanna.
The storm and flood are described as incredibly violent, with the gods themselves regretting their decision, particularly the goddess Ishtar, who mourns the destruction.
The Deluge of the Chaldeans
In heaven--the gods became afraid of the water-spout, and--sought a refuge; they mounted up to the heaven of Anu.--The gods were stretched out motionless, pressing one against another like dogs.--Ishtar wailed like a child, the great goddess pronounced her discourse:--"Here is humanity returned into mud, and--this is the misfortune that I have announced in the presence of the gods.--So I announced the misfortune in the presence of the gods,--for the evil I announced the terrible [chastisement] of men who are mine.--I am the mother who gave birth to men, and--like to the race of fishes, there they are filling the sea;--and the gods, by reason of that--which the archangels of the abyss are doing, weep with me."--The gods on their seats were seated in tears,--and they held their lips closed, [revolving] future things.
In the myth "Inanna and Enmerkar," the goddess Inanna, who was initially the patron of Aratta, shifts her favor to the city of Uruk and its king, Enmerkar.
Ishtar
Ishtar is the Akkadian name for the goddess
Inanna is her Sumerian counterpart
Ishtar is an ancient Mesopotamian goddess associated with love, beauty, war, and fertility.
Ishtar is often depicted as a powerful and complex figure, embodying contradictory qualities such as love and war.
One of the most famous myths involving Ishtar is her descent into the Underworld, a journey that represents themes of death and rebirth.
The goddess Ishtar has withheld the power of fertility, preventing crops from growing and women from bearing children.
Ishtar was worshipped as a goddess of fertility, and her cult often involved rituals intended to ensure fertility and prosperity.
Ishtar’s influence extended beyond Mesopotamia, affecting the mythology and religious practices of neighboring cultures.
Ishtar's multifaceted nature and her significant role in various myths highlight her importance in the ancient Near Eastern world.
Anath
Goddess of Love and Fertility: In addition to her warrior aspect, Anath is sometimes associated with love and fertility, similar to other Near Eastern goddesses like Ishtar and Astarte.
Pleiades and Orion
Sumerian: Inanna, Dumuzi, Gilgamesh.
Hermaphrodite
The bull
The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known literary works, features the Bull of Heaven sent by the goddess Ishtar to punish Gilgamesh for spurning her advances.
For example, the Sumerian goddess Inanna (Ishtar) is linked to the Hindu goddess Kali.
Weekdays
Dynasty of Uruk
Antediluvian rulers
Women were mining
Inanna: Known in African fables and linked to the goddess worship in Sumer.
Inanna: Inanna is a prominent goddess in Sumerian mythology, often associated with love, beauty, sex, fertility, and war.
Attributes: Inanna is known for her dual nature as both a loving goddess and a fierce warrior.
Inanna: Inanna is a prominent goddess in Sumerian mythology, often associated with love, beauty, sex, fertility, and war.
Attributes: Inanna is known for her dual nature as both a loving goddess and a fierce warrior.
Mentions in African Mythology: Credo Mutwa claims that the name and concept of Inanna appear repeatedly in the myths and fables of various African tribes, particularly in East and South Africa.
African Influence: Mutwa suggests that many of the gods worshipped in Sumeria, including Inanna, have their origins in African mythology.
Name Recurrence: He points out that the name or variations of it (Inanna) are found frequently in African traditions, indicating a significant cultural and mythological link.
34:23At one time, I was hoping to work with scientists like Madam Brenda.34:33Every god ever worshiped by the Sumerians had his origin here in Africa.34:47His or her name was African.34:56Let me tell you about the goddess Inanna.
ables of all tribes in East Africa and South Africa, the name Inanna appears again and again.35:22Not only that, but all the gods worshipped in Africa were also worshipped in Sumeria.
Dynasties of Kish
Together, they flew up to the heavens to ask the goddess Ishtar for the plant.
Anu was represented by the number 60, Enlil by 50, Ea by 40, Sin, the moon god, by 30, Shamash by 20, Ishtar by 15, and Adad, the god of storms, by 6.
The tree had been cultivated by the mother goddess Inanna (or Ishtar), who wanted to make herself a throne and a bed from its wood.
The Huluppu Tree: A willow tree (or huluppu tree) is said to have been planted by the goddess Inanna on the banks of the Euphrates River.
The tree grew strong and was intended to be used by Inanna to create a throne and a bed.
Gilgamesh's Intervention: Inanna, distressed by the occupation of her tree, seeks help from Gilgamesh, the hero-king of Uruk.
After this, Gilgamesh uproots the tree and gives it to Inanna.
Venus
Human lifespan declines
Go close to the Eanna Temple, the residence of Ishtar,
One league city, one league palm gardens, one league lowlands, the open area(?) of the Ishtar Temple,
to the Holy Temple, the residence of Anu and Ishtar,
to the sacred Holy Temple, the residence of Anu and Ishtar,
Isis (Egyptian) - Inanna/Ishtar (Sumerian):
Isis and Inanna/Ishtar are both goddesses associated with love, fertility, and, in some aspects, war.
Ishtar shall rejoice in the wife-husbandrelationshipIn the father-in-law's house.Celebration shall last for nine days,And they shall call Ishtar "Ishhara" .[On the fifteenth day (?)], the fixed time of fateShe shall call [ ].(gap of about 2 3 lines)A man [Clean the home [The son to his father [[They sat and [He was carrying [