Historic Accounts Of The Goddess Inanna
According to historic accounts, the Goddess Inanna is the Sumerian Queen Of Heaven And Earth, Anu's beloved, granddaughter of Enlil, and lover of Demuzi. Known as Ishtar in ancient Babylon, she was the Goddess of love and sex, fertility and war, but also the Goddess of prosperity. The E'Anna Temple was her sacred precinct in Uruk (Erech), which dates back to over 5000 BCE, where she was adored and admired by the king, Enmerkar, who's naked statue was presented to her as his 'Mistress.'
One of the longest reigning Goddesses, she was revered for over 4000 years, here many titles include:
“Queen of Heaven and Earth”
“Priestess of Heaven”
“Light of the World”
“Morning and Evening Star”
“Holy Shepherdess”
“Queen of Stall and Fold”
“Hierodule of Heaven”
“Righteous Judge”
“Opener of the Womb”
“Framer of All Decrees”
“The Amazement of the Land”
“The Green One”
“First Daughter of the Moon”
“Loud Thundering Storm”
“Forgiver of Sins”
“She of the Springing Verdure”
There is far too much to detail here, behind the beautiful Goddess. You can read about her on these sites, although they do only offer the archeological and historical accounts:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inanna
http://www.halexandria.org/dward384.htm
Unto Her who renders decisions, Goddess of all things,
Unto the Lady of Heaven and Earth who receives supplication;
Unto Her who hears petition, who entertains prayer;
Unto the compassionate Goddess who loves righteousness;
Ishtar the Queen, who suppresses all that is confused.
Unto the Lady of Heaven and Earth who receives supplication;
Unto Her who hears petition, who entertains prayer;
Unto the compassionate Goddess who loves righteousness;
Ishtar the Queen, who suppresses all that is confused.
To the Queen of Heaven, the Goddess of the Universe,
the One who walked in terrible Chaos and brought life by the Law of Love;
And out of Chaos brought us harmony, and from Chaos Thou has led us by the hand.
the One who walked in terrible Chaos and brought life by the Law of Love;
And out of Chaos brought us harmony, and from Chaos Thou has led us by the hand.
- Babylon, 18th to 17th Century BCE
But what do these really tell you about the 'Queen Of Heaven and Earth' one of the ancient world's longest lasting Goddesses?
Imagine if someone you know documented your life, your character and personal and work achievements, would you agree with anything they wrote? Do you think that their account would be at all accurate? Do you feel that you and every and anything that you've done to date is worthy to be noted in the first place? Would you want each and every singe event documented or would you perhaps screen what was written so that you came across in a better light? What would be the point of what was written? Who would it be written for?
Much of what I've read about the Goddess Inanna, my own beloved Goddess, is contradictory in nature and I often find confusion between the mythology and the reality of each event documented.
Many people have tried in vain to interpret what they have read, but how do they really know whether what they claim to be the 'all new' truth really is? How much of what is written about people now is the 'real' truth? Even biographies are edited so as to show the writer in a particular 'light' and you certainly can't believe what you read in magazines like OK!
To become a Goddess Oracle, a Practical Priestess, a Priestess of one of the original and forever loved Goddesses, like the Goddess Inanna, you have to truly 'become at one with Inanna'. You have to know her like you know yourself and the only way you are going to be able to do that is to develop your Priestess Powers and access Goddess Power & Wisdom. You have to ask her yourself.
The Goddess Inanna to me is so much more than a Goddess, she has become one of my most loved friends and lovers, and yes I said lovers! In times gone by love was as love is, pure and offered freely to anyone, without judgement or prejudice. Every time I call upon Inanna or invoke her energies, I find out a little more about her. She has guided me with love, many times, through situations where even I saw no easy or viable way forward.
Inanna has been a rock when I've been down and a stern and sometimes critical mentorr when I've been maybe a little stubborn or ignorant in my ways. She has opened my eyes and opened my heart and each time she has done so she has done it without question or obligation. Her eyes have peered directly into mine, while mine have been pouring tears and she has lifted me up and allowed me to see everything from differing perspectives.
I cannot say that I agree with much of what I've read about her actually, although I will agree that she has a huge appetite for sex, a bit like me on occasion though really!
So don't believe what you read, find out the truth for yourself. There is no point in playing Chinese Whispers! Think about this.
Divine Blessings
Melanthe xxx