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Goddess, Witch, WomanGoddess, Witch, Woman | ep. 5 - Inanna, Bright Queen of Heaven and EarthWelcome to Goddess, Witch, Woman Episode 5Inanna, Bright Queen of Heaven & EarthIn this episode, Marianna Portela brings you into the mythic world of Inanna, one of the oldest and most powerful goddesses of ancient Mesopotamia.You’ll hear:• How Inanna seduced the mes (sacred tablets of wisdom) from the god Enki• A radical act of self-love as Inanna admires her vulva in the garden• The sacred tree story: Lilith, the Anzu bird, and the exile of the wild feminine• The words of Enheduanna, high priestess and the world’s first known author and her hymn...2025-04-2328 min
A Waking MomentS2E11 Goddess Series: InannaInanna is the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, war, and fertility. She is also associated with sensuality, procreation, divine law, and political power. Originally worshipped in Sumer, she was known by the Akkadian Empire, Babylonians, and Assyrians as Ishtar. Her primary title is "The Queen of Heaven". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inanna) She later is connected to Aphrodite and the planet Venus. Myth/StoryThe most famous myth concerning Inanna is The Descent of Inanna, which recounts her travels into the Mesopotamian underworld and her death at the ha...2025-03-1732 min
Wounds to WisdomThe Descent: Inanna's Journey to the Underworld & Our Shadow WorkJoin me as I explore the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna's descent to the underworld to confront her sister Ereshkigal. This powerful story mirrors our own journey during Venus retrograde—a celestial invitation to venture into our depths and face our shadow selves.
In this episode, I reveal how this mythic descent teaches us to release limiting patterns, shed old conditioning, and transform survival mechanisms that no longer serve us. By embracing this profound inner work, we unlock our authentic power and emerge renewed, just as Inanna did.
This podcast complements Initiation: Alchemizing Shadow into Sa...2025-03-0628 min
La Nymphe et la Sorcière[TEXTES] L'hymne d'Enheduanna à la déesse Inanna en -2300 BCE(Lectures de textes antiques)Hello ! Aujourd’hui je vous propose un épisode bonus, dans la série des lectures de textes antiques écrits par des femmes antiques OU sur des femmes antiques. En l'occurrence, ce texte satisfait les deux critères, puisqu’il a été écrit par la prêtresse-princesse-poétesse Enheduanna, qui a vécu autour de -2300 au royaume d’Akkad en Irak actuel, et porte sur la déesse mésopotamienne Inanna, aussi connue sous le nom de Ishtar.Nous venons de dédier un épisode à Enheduanna, au format entretien av...2025-02-2823 min
The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 11 Venus Retrograde Unveiled: Unlocking the Feminine Mysteries with Inanna & BarbieIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour podcast, we are diving into the Venus cycle's astrological and mythological significance - and the way it has influenced mythology around the world.
We explore Venus as the morning and evening star, Inanna's descent into the underworld, and the sacred feminine's transformative journey - the sacred feminine blueprint, the one we can follow for self-transformation.
Here's what we cover:
The Venus cycle and its astrological and mythological importance
Inanna's descent into the underworld and the journey of the sacred feminine
The symbolism of the number seven and...2025-02-1455 min
In de TempelInanna: hoe een 5000 jaar oude mythe ons nog steeds raaktBeschrijving:
In deze aflevering duiken we in het tijdloze verhaal van Inanna, de meest vereerde godin uit de menselijke geschiedenis. Waarom zijn verhalen zoals deze na 5000 jaar nog steeds relevant? Wat kunnen ze ons leren over loslaten, groei en wedergeboorte? Ik deel inzichten uit Inanna’s mythe en laat zien hoe je deze oude wijsheid kunt toepassen in jouw eigen leven. Of je nu vastzit, op zoek bent naar betekenis, of gewoon nieuwsgierig bent naar de kracht van mythen, deze aflevering geeft je praktische tools en inspiratie.
Wat je kunt verwachten:
Een kijkje in Inanna’s my...2024-12-0735 min
Anunnaki Ancient Mystery: Decoding the Secrets of an Ancient CivilizationThe Resurrection of Inanna: Journey to the UnderworldExplore the myth of Inanna's Descent to the Netherworld and her iconic resurrection story. Inanna, known as the morning star and Venus, embarks on a profound journey, venturing into her sister Ereshkigal's dark realm. Surrendering her divine powers at the gates of the underworld, Inanna faces the Anunnaki judges, who declare her death. Her devoted servant Ninshubur's pleas reach Enki, the wise god, whose compassion leads to Inanna's revival. This ancient narrative of transformation and sacrifice is a cornerstone of resurrection myths, with Inanna's return balancing the boundaries between life and death.
#Inanna #Netherworld #resurrection #Anunnaki #mythology...2024-11-2538 min
The Coaching r(E)volutionThe Myth of Inanna & how we Cling to StatusSuccess in our goals, our careers, our lives is of course, valuable and important. But…what happens when we start to overly identify with success or symbols of status? How does this end up blocking up from our goals and holding us back from transformation? We explore all of this and more in today’s episode where we unpack a piece of the Myth of Inanna’s Descent - one of my favorite all time myths! It’s a deep and layered exploration - part storytelling, part introspection, part looking at how we hel...2024-10-0745 min
Psychopath In Your Life with Dianne EmersonUSA is the Whore of Babylon..... *Statue of Liberty ISIS The Statue of Liberty represents the Queen of Babylon. The Statue of Liberty is Anunnaki Goddess InannaInanna (aka Irnini, Ishtar, Ashtoreth, Astarte, Annutitum, Aphrodite, Athena, Anat, Venus, Eshdar, Innin, Ninni, Kali and Shakti; later conflated with Lilith, who was actually Ninmah) bore pure Nibiran genes. Her parents, Ningal and Nannar, begat her and her elder twin Utu on Earth. Offspring like Inanna, born to Anunnaki on Earth, matured faster than kids born on Nibiru. But Inanna’s height seemed stunted; she grew to 66 inches height, whereas Nibirans born on the homeplanet towered over 84 inches [Giants: 221]. The Magic and Demonology of Babylonia and Assyria [Chapter X] (wisdomlib.org) ...2024-06-211h 14
Voices of the Divine FeminineInannaIn this episode of "Voices of the Divine Feminine," host Julien Dubrow delves into the rich mythology and spiritual significance of Inanna, the ancient Sumerian goddess. Julien begins the episode with a captivating recital of the "Hymn to Inanna," invoking the goddess's attributes of power, justice, and fertility. She emphasizes Inanna's role as a divine female archetype who embodies both warrior and nurturer aspects, capable of devastating evil while fostering growth and enlightenment. The podcast aims to draw parallels between Inanna's qualities and the modern pursuit of inner greatness and alignment with the divine feminine. Julien invites listeners to...2024-06-0405 min
The Soul MatrixGoddess Inanna Transmission: The Loss and Re-emergence of the Divine FeminineInanna is an ancient Goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility, and power. Inanna was worshiped in Sumer at least as early as 4000 BC and she became one of the most widely venerated deities in the Sumerian pantheon with temples across Mesopotamia. She later was worshiped later as the Phoenician Goddess Astarte and later still was worshiped as the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Inanna’s most famous myth concerns Her descent into and return from the Sumerian Underworld.The myth of Inanna outlines the loss and re-emergence of the goddess across the planet. She leaves through seven gates and at...2024-05-3042 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalInanna: A Novel by Emily H. WilsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/765225to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Inanna: A Novel
Series: #1 of Sumerians Trilogy
Author: Emily H. Wilson
Narrator: Zehra Jane Naqvi
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 59 minutes
Release date: May 21, 2024
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Stories are sly things . . . they can be hard to catch and kill. Inanna is an impossibility. The first full Anunnaki born on Earth in Ancient Mesopotamia. Crowned the goddess of love by the twelve immortal Anunnaki who are worshipped across Sumer, she is destined for greatness. But Inanna is born into a time of war. The Anunnaki have split into warring f...2024-05-211h 59
EL GUARDIÁN DEL UMBRALMITO DE INANNAEl descenso al inframundo es una experiencia arquetípica. Simboliza aquellos momentos difíciles de la vida, que todos debemos enfrentar. Metafóricamente, se refiere a estados depresivos o de ansiedad, producidos por situaciones de crisis, en que entramos en contacto con nuestro lado oscuro. Aun así, son experiencias trasformadoras, que permiten integrar aquellas partes de nuestra identidad que fueron rechazadas y que necesitamos para sentirnos congruentes.
En la mitología, la historia más antigua del proceso de transformación es el mito sumerio del descenso al inframundo de la diosa Inanna. Entró en la “tierra del no ret...2024-02-2931 min
Dancing with the GoddessInanna’s Descent: A Heroine’s Journey of Self-Knowledge, Growth, and TransformationE19: Inanna’s Descent: A Heroine’s Journey of Self-Knowledge, Growth, and TransformationIn this week's episode, we continue working with the Goddess Inanna, focusing on her myth, her story of her descent to the underworld. This story contains many lessons we can learn and use in our self-discovery journey and life today.Host, Tora Moon, shares a retelling of Inanna’s Descent, one of the first stories written in Western Civilization. This story provides the foundations of the Heroine’s Journey story structure. At it’s heart, this story is one of self-knowledge, transformation, and growth...2024-02-2252 min
Dancing with the GoddessInanna: Goddess of ParadoxesE18 - Inanna: Goddess of ParadoxesThis month for the Goddess of the Month, we’re connecting with the Mesopotamian Goddess Inanna. She’s also called Ishtar. Inanna is a Goddess of paradoxes which makes her really interesting and fun goddess to connect with.Inanna guides us in learning to balance duality, loyalty, and empowering ourselves through our bodily autonomy. The story of how she brings the gifts of civilization to humanity is a lesson in the differences between patriarchal leadership and leading from the feminine divine.Join me as we talk about the para...2024-02-1447 min
Ancient Love of GodsAncient Love of Gods: InannaToday Hollie Wildëthorn and I shared a conversation about Inanna. Inanna, a prominent deity in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, is a multifaceted goddess associated with love, fertility, war, and wisdom. Revered by the Sumerians, Inanna is often depicted as a powerful and enigmatic figure, symbolizing the dynamic forces of life and the cosmos. Her myths, particularly the Descent to the Underworld, highlight themes of transformation, resilience, and the cyclical nature of existence. As the Queen of Heaven, Inanna played a central role in Mesopotamian religious beliefs and rituals. Go check out Hollie on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/user/21b...2024-02-0914 min
In Her Image: Finding Heavenly Mother in Scripture, Scholarship, the Arts, Mythology & Everyday Life107. Inanna's Ascent with Pam EnglandPicking up where she left off two episodes prior, author and birth worker Pam England shares the second half of Inanna's story: her ascent back up from the underworld. We finally learn how Inanna, Queen of heaven and archetypal warrior, goes from dead and decaying in the pit of the underworld to ascending with new wings into her new, fuller reality. Pam, with extensive wisdom gained through her own initiation years ago and subsequent midwifing of others along the path, adds valuable insight into how we can find our way in our present transformations.
...2024-02-0431 minIn Her Image: Finding Heavenly Mother in Scripture, Scholarship, the Arts, Mythology & Everyday Life105. Inanna's Descent with Pam EnglandIn this episode, author and birth worker Pam England performs the epic ancient tale of Inanna's Descent. If you are personally doing through a descent, be it a faith journey, struggle with depression, facing your shadow self, a difficult or unexpected experience, or the transition from maiden to mother, the story of Inanna's descent to the underworld will have special meaning and application for you.
This is the first in a four-part series. In the next episode, Meg and Pam will discuss the symbols and messages found in this part of the story. In...2024-01-2135 min
The Playground ProjectThe journey from fleeing a wartorn country to getting her Ph.D. Please meet the incredible Inanna Adam.I can’t thank Inanna enough for coming on to the playground and hanging out with us today. She shared her journey from fleeing her home country to finally making Canada her new home.I am thankful she is here, and I am so happy that she felt Canada was the place for her to raise her son in safety and stability.I usually recap the main points from the chat, but honestly I can’t do her story justice. She is truly an inspiration and I channel my inner Inanna whenever I am too exhau...2023-11-0242 min
WomanicaGoddesses: InannaInanna (or Ishtar) is the Mesopotamian deity of sexuality and war. Many elements of this goddess were also incorporated into later goddesses of love, such as Aphrodite and Venus. She is also known as the Queen of Heaven and is one of the most important deities in the Mesopotamian pantheon. For Further Reading: Inanna Inanna’s Descent to the Nether World Inana/Ištar This month, we're talking about Goddesses: mythical figures who have shaped culture, history, and imagination around the world. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reas...2023-10-3104 min
The Girlfriend God037: Goddess Astrology and the Venus-Inanna Connection with Razena UnwinToday I’m happy to welcome Razena Unwin. Razena been following the Goddess path for many decades. She led a study group called “Within Every Woman is a Goddess” for several years, facilitating several Goddess retreats that focused on the descent into the Underworld. She also started a Tarot study group that morphed into a metaphysical study group. She is also a certified Chakradance instructor.
For the past few years, she has stepped back from facilitating groups and focused more on her own inner path by using the cycle of Venus and its correlation to the Descent of Inanna myth t...2023-10-141h 22
The Revelation ProjectEpisode 185: Carly Mountain - Descent & Rising: Exploring the Embodiment of the Inanna MythMeet my beautiful guest Carly Mountain and join us as we explore her powerful and transformative work on the Myth of Inanna and its relevance to our modern day lives which is often overlooked in patriarchal culture.
Carly shares her personal journey of descent and rising and finding the medicine she needed in this ancient story. Ultimately, she was inspired to make it even more accessible by adding the voices and stories of many women who have traveled this ancient map into the underworld and back again as a testament to the power of this mythical journey. 2023-10-111h 27
The Goddess ProjectInanna/Ishtar - She Who Wants All The ThingsStep into the mystical world of ancient Mesopotamia as we embark on a mesmerizing journey to unravel the captivating tale of Inanna, the powerful and multifaceted goddess. In this enchanting episode of THE GODDESS PROJECT, we dive deep into the rich mythology and symbolism surrounding Inanna, a deity whose influence spans thousands of years and continues to captivate our imaginations.Join our host Dr. Carla Ionescu as she guides you through the layers of Inanna's story, exploring her role as the goddess of love, fertility, and warfare. Discover how Inanna's mythology reflects the ancient Mesopotamian culture and...2023-09-302h 10
The Astrology PodcastInanna, Venus Retrograde, and BarbieIn episode 412 astrologer Demetra George joins the podcast to talk about the connection between the ancient Mesopotamian goddess Inanna, the Venus retrograde cycle, and the Barbie movie!
During the course of the episode we talk about the ancient Mesopotamian myth of the descent of the goddess Inanna into the underworld, and how it is connected to the Venus synodic cycle, and especially the retrograde phase of Venus.
I saw Demetra give a lecture in 2005 connecting the myth of Inanna with Venus retrograde, and then I was really pleasantly surprised to see a number of parallels with the myth show up...2023-08-122h 41
ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM 📖 Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the OccultInanna & Ishtar: History, Mystery, and MythologyWho are Inanna and Ishtar in Sumerian and Mesopotamian mythology? What is the mystery of Inanna's descent into the underworld? How does Inanna's journey to the underworld reflect Sumerian beliefs about life and death? What role does Ereshkigal play in Inanna's descent to the underworld? What are the key symbolic elements in the story of Inanna's descent?
How is Inanna connected to the goddess Ishtar? What is the significance of Inanna's transformation into Ishtar in Mesopotamian mythology? How do the stories of Inanna and Ishtar reflect ancient views on femininity, queerness, gender fluidity and power? What lessons...2023-07-2527 min
The Revelation ProjectEpisode 174: Seana Zelazo: The Way of Inanna: A Heroine's Guide to Living UnapologeticallyIn this episode, my guest, Seana Zelazo, delves into the mythology of the Sumerian goddess Inanna and the powerful lessons this myth holds for women and personal transformation.
We discuss topics such as the influence of Inanna's mythology on our own journey and the impact of patriarchy on our perception of the divine feminine, the significance of the second chakra and creativity, the initiatory experience of darkness and rebirth, the importance of self-love and embracing the messy parts of ourselves, and the role of forgiveness and compassion in healing.
We also explore concepts of feminine...2023-07-191h 04
Little Seed Of HappinessInanna and the Huluppu TreeToday's story comes from one of the earliest recorded civilizations, the Summerians. I share a little about the goddess Inanna and the story "Inanna and the Huluppu Tree."
Enjoy and remember
Never stop learning.
Your Fairy Godmother
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A Pinch of Magick: Unlock Your Passion, Path and PotentialDescent and Rising: The Embodiment of Inanna - An Interview with Carly MountainToday on the A Pinch of Magick podcast I'm joined by Carly Mountain author of Descent & Rising: Women’s Stories & the Embodiment of the Inanna Myth, and we're about to embark on a captivating journey, unpacking the myth of Inanna and the timeless wisdom it offers.
Settle in and let's get started!
Today, we dive deep into the ancient story of Inanna and explore how this myth can serve as a powerful guide to navigate the complexities of life. Carly shares her own experience of finding a myth that mi...2023-07-071h 05
Deborah Kobylt LIVEAnnalisa / Inanna, Singer, Co-Founder of Better Earth Media, Author of AcrotopiaPlease welcome Annalisa Giolo, aka Inanna, who joins our show today to talk about how her singing and songwriting is completely inspired by what’s happening here on earth. Inanna was born and raised in Italy, decided to make LA her home after she did a house swap and fell in love with Southern California, which inspired her songwriting and performing. As a nature and animal rights advocate, and founder of Better Earth Media, she uses her platform as an artist to draw attention to our environment and now we can keep it from blowing up...2023-04-1228 min
Little Italy Podcast & Little Italy of LA PodcastAnnalisa / Inanna, Singer, Co-Founder of Better Earth Media, Author of AcrotopiaPlease welcome Annalisa Giolo, aka Inanna, who joins our show today to talk about how her singing and songwriting is completely inspired by what’s happening here on earth. Inanna was born and raised in Italy, decided to make LA her home after she did a house swap and fell in love with Southern California, which inspired her songwriting and performing. As a nature and animal rights advocate, and founder of Better Earth Media, she uses her platform as an artist to draw attention to our environment and now we can keep it from blowing up...2023-04-1228 min
UNDOMESTIZIERT#27 Die wunderwirkende Vulva der Göttin Inanna - Interview mit Expertin Anne FähWir sprechen über einen Jahrtausende alten Text, in dem es darum geht, wie eine Göttin ihre Sexualität feiert.
Meine Vulva, das Horn,Das Boot des Himmels,Es ist von Begierde erfüllt wie der junge Mond. Mein unbebautes Land liegt brach.
Was mich betrifft, Inanna,Wer wird meine Vulva pflügen?Wer wird mein reifes Feld pflügen?Wer wird meinen feuchten Boden pflügen?
Grosse Fürstin, der König wird deine Vulva pflügen. Ich, Dumuzi, der König, will deine Vulva pflügen.
O Herrin, deine Brust ist dein Feld. ***
Wasser flies...2023-04-0552 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowMitchell Davis of ExpertClick.com and ExpertTok.com, Inanna Music, Murphy Witherspoon of Polk InstituteMitchell Davis of ExpertClick.com and ExpertTok.comInanna Musichttps://inanna.fanlink.to/acrotopia https://linktr.ee/inannamusic All useful links: www.inannamusic.com IG: @inanna_music Murphy Witherspoon of Polk Institutehttps://polkinstitute.org/Mitchell P. Davis of ExpertClick.com and ExpertTok.com started his PR business in 1984 with publication of the Talks Show Guest Directory and previously served on the board of the National Association of Radio Talk Show Hosts. Now in its 37th annual edition the Yearbook of Experts, Authorities & Spokespersons has been requested...2023-03-2239 min
The Reframe: Where Fear is BraveThe Myth of Inanna & Our Own Descent into the Underworld | A conversation with Sandy IbrahimFrom the Couch to the Conversation: Season 1 Episode 4The myth of Inanna & Our own descent into the underworldA conversation with Sandy Ibrahim Sandy takes you on a journey into the underworld, following the Sumerian Goddess of Heaven and Earth INANNA. She weaves meaning from the 5,000-year-old story as it relates to our current experience as humanity and our relationship with collapse on a personal and social level. This podcast episode will stir awake something ancient inside of you, something that has been bubbling up in people across the world…a col...2023-02-1859 min
Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan WillowThe Amazing Work of Dominatrix Inanna JusticeSend us a textEp 218: The Amazing Work of Dominatrix Inanna Justice. I welcome this episode's guest, Inanna Justice, to the podcast. Inanna Justice is an expatriate Dominatrix living in Paris. She has distinguished herself through her outreach to the local kink community, her writing about BDSM, expressing her love of the scene throughcreating the “Innanapoly” board game, and writing “The Heart of the Dominatrix,” which showcases intimate interviews with 21 Dominatrices from around the world, get the book here (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3Bu9Fav. We had a fantastic conversation! It was s...2022-12-141h 03