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In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, who is the goddess of love and war, often associated with the planet Venus?

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Enki

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Ishtar is the Mesopotamian goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, war, battle, and political power.

Authoritative Sources & Citations
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts ↗Encyclopaedia Britannica — World Religions ↗

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