Ishtar - Paperback

by Louise M. Pryke (Author)

Ishtar is the first book dedicated to providing an accessible analysis of the mythology and image of this complex goddess. It gives an accessible introduction to the Near Eastern pantheon, while also opening a pathway for comparison with the later Near Eastern and Mediterranean deities who followed her.

Author Biography

Louise M. Pryke is a Lecturer for the Languages and Literature of Ancient Israel at Macquarie University, Australia, and holds a PhD in Ancient Near Eastern History from the University of Sydney