Ashtoreth
Ishtar’s Handmaiden
Ashtoreth
Description
Ashtoreth is Ishtar’s handmaiden, a goddess of prostitutes. In some areas of Shem, Ashtoreth and Ishtar are identified as being the same, with both names used interchangeably.Rituals and Beliefs
Like Ishtar, Ashtoreth is worshipped in temples and at lavish shrines with rituals of orgiastic frenzy performed before sensuously carved idols of ivory. Temple prostitutes engage in sexual intercourse with those who come to worship and show their religious devotion.Her Priests
The dancers of Ashtoreth symbolize sexual intercourse through the motions of their dancing. Sexuality in Shem is not considered base nor sinful. Prostitutes are servants of Ishtar, commanded to sleep with any worshipper for a fee.Ashtoreth
Children
Painting of Ashtoreth
ASHTORETH
(Intermediate Deity)
Pantheon: ShemiteGender: Feminine Regions: Shem Representations:
- a virgin-harlot
- a fertile woman
- a teacher of prostitutes and young wives
- Fertility
- Pleasure
- Power
- With other Shemite deities
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