“The Significance of the Inanna/Ishtar Myths in Revelation 17”
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17162/rt.v34i2.1332Keywords:
Revelation 17, Inanna/Ishtar, the beast, the harlot, the Great Mother concept, Sumerian mythsAbstract
The symbol of Babylon has been interpreted with a common worldview in mind, the Great Mother concept. Although this concept comes from Neolithic times, its written sources appeared in Sumerian literature. This
article considers some Sumerian myths of the goddess Inanna/Ishtar in the evaluation of Revelation 17. In the comparison of Inanna/Ishtar myths with Revelation 17, the analysis demonstrates that perhaps John
echoes the Great Mother concept and some Inanna/Ishtar characteristics ironically. John presents the mistaken belief that the religiopolitical union would bring peace and prosperity to the nation and, unlike those ancient myths, the beast/kings will resurrect to die forever.
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2019-11-25
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