Tag: Ancient Mesopotamian
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Who was Ishtar and What does She have to do with Cross Dressing?
Ishtar was an ancient pagan goddess associated with Venus, embodying both love and war, thus representing duality. She was depicted as both a seductive woman and a fierce warrior. Her worship was accompanied by figures like the Assinnu, Kurgarru, Kalu, and Gala, who personified gender complexities and roles in ancient Mesopotamian society.