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 Ishtar: Etymology of Indo-European ‘Star’ Words

archaeoastronomy and language | October 11, 2018

Mesopotamian seal impression of ISHTAR (planet VENUS) – from Sumerian Inanna –  standing on feline, Bronze Age, British Museum (image public domain) By...

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