Ishtar - Goddess VI (for Liz - Zil2008) by brewgirlca
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I've not been happy with my Ishtar character for some time now because her skin tones are not satisfactory and her hair is too 1950's. So when I start my next series on Ishtar I will be using a new character morph for her - the beautiful Tamora by Silver. I've been working on her a while and cannot resist showing her off even though the old series is not yet done. I promise to hurry up and finish it by the end of January!
This is for Liz (Zii2008), a very special and kind lady who has been more than generous on coaching me in photoshop work, particularly with dodge and burn brushes, which I used extensively here. Go check out Liz's gallery for some really beautiful glamour work.
Ishtar was the greatest and one of the most ancient Goddesses of the Mesopotamian world; stories of Ishtar go back to at least 5000 BC. Originally known as Inanna by the Sumerians, she became Ishtar to the Assyrians and Babylonians in the second millennium BC. Later she became Astarte to the Phonecians and Atergatis to the Syrians.
No matter her incarnation, Ishtar was a complete Goddess, embracing both the dark and light side. She was the Goddess of war but also the Goddess of Love. This is reflected in her wide sweep of lovers, husbands, consorts and brothers. As the Goddess of War she was the daughter of the moon God Sin and the lover of the slayer God, Reshef. As the Goddess of Love she was the daughter of the sky god Anu and the fertility Goddess Anat.
During the Babylonian captivity in the fifth century BC, the ordinary Jewish captives turned to the worship of Ishtar. A vital part of this worship was the sacred marriage between the king and a human representative of Ishtar...chosen from the fairest of the virgin priestesses, a union which brought blessings on the people. The Biblical story of Esther and King Ahasuerus reflects this ceremony exactly. Before her marriage she was named Hadassah, but after, she took the name Esther, a form of Ishtar.
The Book of Esther was written just before the birth of Christ, doubtless to make respectable a ceremony of massive popularity. It is interesting that this book and the Song of Solomon are the only two texts in the Old Testament that contain not one word or mention of the Jewish God, Johovah.
Previous in Goddess series...
"Hsi-Wang-Mu"
Non RMP Credits Tamora by Silver at RuntimeDNA Screen Legend Hair and Screen Legend Master pack by Harvey Mann at DAZ Postwork in CS4 and PSPX2
"Hsi-Wang-Mu"
Non RMP Credits Tamora by Silver at RuntimeDNA Screen Legend Hair and Screen Legend Master pack by Harvey Mann at DAZ Postwork in CS4 and PSPX2
Comments (51)
brycek
Beautiful portrait..her hair is lovely. Well done!!
Iceshark39
Posititively stunning work! I can't WAIT to see the new series!
magnus073
Roxy your version of Ishtar is truly wonderful and I can see how much care and attention you poured into this one. I'm so glad to see you posted again, I was missing your work a lot ;)
julesart
She is a beauty! Thank you for sharing. She has the most perfect smile! I love her hair!
Faemike55
Very nice portrait! You've been hiding - working on this! Glad you're back
schonee
I love your new version of Ishtar she looks beautiful...Super job now get busy we miss your stories and Artwork! ;)
Arumbus
Very nice. I paerticularly like the hair and how you have done the gold on her breastplate. Love the background on Ishtar and your forecoming series.
lorddarkwolf
superb image
kitzie21
I have to say I was personally partial to the previous version of Ishtar, which I found beautiful and expressive, but this is a beautiful and exotic character as well. I particularly love your choice of hair here. Can't wait to see her in action!
Ash888
Great! It is never easy to change the character of one wich you have previously established. With this one you will have no problems I think :-)
adrie
Stunning portrait work, I like your character love her expression. Excellent done.
3dpoetry
Her hair is incredible, her smile seems to be a bit forced. Iam not sure if this is intentional. Overall its a great pic. Great backdrop.
capelito
Beautiful portrait, wonderful work.
jccj56
Beautiful Image!! Fantastic Artwork!!
svendsen
Beautiful portrait and render... :o)
Rainbowgirl
Beautiful Goddess as always! I especially like the hair. Your explanation of Ishtar and her worship is very good too. Unfortunately most people do know nothing about the way their religion was made ;-)
moonbunnie
Beautiful and strong character , thanks for sharing the story about her too:)
skynyrd57
Nice portrait!
amirapsp
Really fantastic work!! Happy 2009!!!
barryjeffer
The new version is awesome... Love the series you've created. great work and wonderful details. keep it up.!! seth
Starlift
She is a beautiful character!
eekdog
awesome work and great coahing. excellent presentattion brewgirl/ steve
efron_241
great start of the new year super art happy new year to you
Eganko
her eyes are hypnotising :-)
gizmee
Oh yeah!! I love new Ishtar. She's hot!! Happy new year Roxy!! :)
callad
wOw! Your muze is starting the year VERY strong here Roxy!!! She is nothing less than GORGEOUS!!! Happy New Year and I wish you Health, Happiness and a Wonderful year sweetie.. I hope all your dreams will come true!!! hugs
Nyala
Nice portrait. Wonderful picture!
zil2008
She is beautiful Roxy. So nice to see you post again was beginning to wonder what had happened to you but now I understand.. A fantastic start to the New Year. Great job.
Darkwish
You did wonderful pic! EXT!
Vanadis11
She comes out wonderfully here! Excellent portrait!