Episode 92: Goddesses of Sex & War

On episode 92 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss goddesses of sex and war. In this conversation, they share stories of Inanna, Queen of Heaven, and her descent to and from the Underworld. They discuss Inanna’s possible ties to Astarte, Lilith, Venus, and Aphrodite, and the removal of her sacred Huluppu tree. They also talk about the mythology of the winged Isis, and ask each other why sex and death are inextricably linked in these Goddess stories.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio MonteroMusic by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio. Sources:https://www.getty.edu/publications/egypt-classical-world/03/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddesshttps://egyptianmuseum.org/deities-isishttps://www.thecollector.com/ancient-egyptian-goddess-isis/http://www.people.vcu.edu/~djbromle/art-symbolism/student-projects-2001/isis-rasnic.htmlTrilogy by H.D. https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43019/the-mythology-of-beyonces-grammy-performance/https://www.timelessmyths.com/mythology/inanna/https://www.learnreligions.com/inanna-goddess-4796590https://www.worldhistory.org/article/215/inannas-descent-a-sumerian-tale-of-injustice/When God was a Woman, Merlin Stone Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra GeorgeInanna: Queen of Heaven of Earth: Her stories and hymns from Sumer, Diana Wolkstein and Samuel KramerAn Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods, and Goddesses, Judika Illeshttps://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43019/the-mythology-of-beyonces-grammy-performance/Shoutouts: The Secrets of Isis TV show starring Joanna CameronThe Wicked and the Divine comic book series by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie