Beltis

/ˈbɛltɪs/ noun

Definition

In Mesopotamian mythology, an alternative name or epithet for the goddess Ishtar or Bel, a major deity in Babylonian religious traditions.

Etymology

From Akkadian and Mesopotamian religious texts. 'Beltis' appears as a title or name for goddess figures in ancient Babylonian and Assyrian mythology, possibly meaning 'lady' or 'mistress.'

Kelly Says

Beltis is one of those mysterious goddess names that appears in ancient cuneiform texts, and scholars are still debating whether she's a separate goddess or another name for Ishtar—ancient religion is beautifully complicated!

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