Goddess of Sex and War


iconPraise to Ishtar

1She is clothed with pleasure and sex.
2She is laden with vitality, charm, and voluptuousness.
3In lips she is sweet; life is in her mouth.
4At her appearance rejoicing becomes full.
5She is glorious; veils are thrown over her head.
6Her figure is beautiful; her eyes are brilliant.
7The goddess - with her there is counsel.
8The fate of everything she holds in her hand.
9At her glance there is created joy,power, magnificence, the protecting deity and guardian spirit.
10She dwells in, she pays heed to compassion and friendliness.
11Besides, agreeableness she truly possesses.
12Be it slave, unattached girl, or mother, she preserves (her).
13One calls on her; among women one names her name.
14Who - to her greatness who can be equal?
15Strong, exalted, splendid are her decrees.
16Ishtar - to her greatness who can be equal?
17Strong, exalted, splendid are her decrees.
18She is sought after among the gods; extraordinary is her station.
19Respected is her word; it is supreme over them.
20Ishtar among the gods, extraordinary is her station.
21Respected is her word; it is supreme over them.