Geshtinanna Overview

(gods in blue)

 

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         . Geshtinanna = Sumerian

         . Jectinana = Assyrian

         . Belili = Babylonian, sometimes Ninsun, sometimes an old woman

         . Dumuzi-abzu =

 

         . daughter to Enki & Ninsun

         . very close to her older full-brother Dumuzi, tried many times to save him from death

         . 1/2 sister to many mixed-breeds appointed to kingships, & priesthoods

 

         . goddess knowing songs / singer of songs for the gods

         . helpful scribe for the gods

         . dream interpreter for the gods

 

         . Dumuzi’s & Inanna’s plan to impregnate Geshtinanna, lead to his demise