Ishtar cult

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cultists
gptkbp:celebrates spring festivals
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:literature
art and sculpture
gptkbp:features sacred animals
gptkbp:has_a_dual_nature_as nurturer and destroyer
gptkbp:has_a_priesthood_that conducts rituals
gptkbp:has_connection_to fertility rites
gptkbp:has_influenced modern interpretations of femininity
gptkbp:has_legacy contemporary spirituality
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkbp:has_texts_describing myths and rituals
gptkbp:historical_interpretation a symbol of empowerment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ishtar cult
gptkbp:includes_rituals_for gptkb:war
fertility
gptkbp:influenced later religions
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:the_underworld
the moon
the concept of love and war
sacred prostitution
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in harvest
new year
gptkbp:is_characterized_by gptkb:sacred_music
sacred dance
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:academic_research
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:poetry
divine love stories
gptkbp:is_linked_to the planet Venus
the concept of rebirth
the goddess Inanna
gptkbp:is_mentioned_in gptkb:ancient_texts
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other ancient fertility cults
gptkbp:is_part_of ancient Near Eastern religions
ancient mythology
the history of religion
the ancient Near Eastern pantheon
gptkbp:is_practiced_in gptkb:ancient_Mesopotamians
ancient Sumerians
ancient Akkadians
ancient Assyrians
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its complexity
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:the_Epic_of_Gilgamesh
gptkbp:is_studied_for sociocultural impact
gptkbp:is_studied_in religious studies
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:Ishtar
gptkbp:narrative descent to the underworld
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Babylon
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Mesopotamia
gptkbp:revived_in gptkb:modern_paganism
gptkbp:temple gptkb:Babylon
gptkb:Uruk
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ishtar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5