Ishtar the Queen Statue Serpent Local tradition holds that for

Local tradition holds that for many generations women have been making two pilgrimages to the temple in their life time

each of which is a fragrant work of art made from naturally aromatic ingredients chosen from around the world

in variable customs

she is in blue to represent peace and holiness

Ishtar the Queen Statue Serpent Local tradition holds that forQueen of Heaven and Earth She assures plentiful harvests. In Babylonian culture, Ishtar was known as "she who endowed the king with prestige." Ishtar's priestesses were credited with bringing forth a bountiful crops and prosperity. [Zimrilin Palace, Mari, 240 1870 BCE] 8 3 4" Ganges clay statue, unfinished. #IS9