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Die Höllenfahrt der Istar, Ein altbabylonisches Epos presents the ancient Babylonian epic of Ishtar's descent into the underworld. This German translation offers readers insight into one of the oldest and most influential works of Mesopotamian literature. The epic explores themes of life, death, power, and the complexities of the divine, and showcases the rich cultural and religious heritage of ancient Babylon. This edition provides access to a foundational text for understanding ancient Near Eastern mythology and religious beliefs. The story of Ishtar remains a compelling narrative, reflecting enduring human concerns and artistic expression. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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