File:Ishtar goddess.jpg
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The 'Queen of the Night' Relief, The figure could be an aspect of the goddess Ishtar, Mesopotamian goddess of sexual love and war. Her bird-feet and accompanying owls have suggested to some a connection with Lilitu (called Lilith in the Bible), though seemingly not the usual demonic Lilitu. Old Babylonian, 1800-1750 BC. From southern Iraq. British Museum, London.
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