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Ishtar
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An ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, fertility, and war, associated with the planet Venus.
"Ishtar was one of the most widely worshipped goddesses in ancient Babylon."
How to Use Ishtar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn important goddess in ancient Mesopotamian religion, linked to love and war.
Common mistake
Not etymologically related to "Easter," despite the similar sound.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Akkadian Ištar; the same figure known elsewhere as Astarte or Ashtoreth. Despite a popular misconception, the name is not related to the English word "Easter."