Who Was Ishtar—Goddess of Love and War? | Ep36

Step into the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, where a single goddess ruled over love, war, and the untamable forces of life itself. This episode uncovers the dazzling and dangerous Ishtar—queen of passion, battle, and rebirth. Discover why her name inspired awe and fear, how her descent into the underworld nearly brought the world to ruin, and what her dual nature reveals about the cycles of desire and destruction at the core of human existence. Ishtar’s story is more than myth; it’s a reminder that every act of creation carries a shadow, and that even the brightest gods must journey through darkness to rise again.

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