Sumerian goddess

We previously discussed shamanic initiations which involved visions of descent to the underworld. There the candidate experienced ordeals of death and dismemberment prior to rebirth and attainment …

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Ancient Mesopotamia, Ninhursag was a goddess of towns who was respected by the people who lived there. Her energy gave birth to animals, especially wild donkeys, because she was a goddess of breeding.

Astarte (Ishtar in Babylon and Inanna in Sumer) was also crucified, buried, went into the underworld, resurrected in three days, and ascended. Way before Christianity. "The only case, that I know, of a pre-Christian god actually being crucified and then resurrected is Inanna (also known as Ishtar), a Sumerian goddess whose crucifixion, resurrection and escape from the underworld is told in cuneiform tablets inscribed c. 1500 B.C.E.,

In the past, the goddess Gula stood for health and vigor. In earlier times, health was seen as the most valuable thing. Because of this need to heal, both science and folklore grew.

Discover the mysteries of Ereshkigal, the Sumerian goddess of the underworld. Learn her myths, symbols, and the ancient worship practices.

Explore the life of Enheduanna, an ancient Mesopotamian priestess and poet, considered the first named author in world history.