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)
DanB-Creations
It's a very beautiful image. A very nice work. Happy new year to you!
ragouc
Cool character and render. Happy New Year.
lyron
Beautiful portrait!!
shadowhawk2zero
Wow!! Great update of your character. I thought the old character had her own charm, but not being hte artist I could only go by what I saw in her myself. This update is bedautifully done! You changed her enough to be new but not so much as to be a completely different character, I am looking forward to seeing the rest of your story line.
Antonio57
Magnifique réalisation!!!!!Bravo
artaddict2
She's lovely, nice work!
sylki
Your new lady is lovely:-)Her hair looks gorgeous.Her smile reminds me of the actress Johanna Lumley in her younger days:-)
Realm_Of_Illusion
Her hair is so well done, very nice :)
2Loose2Trek
Well done Roxy ... a most charming character. And I hope you have a most creative and Happy New Year!
NetWorthy
Wow, very nice character, like the new skin tex too! Of course, I'd like to see some good multi-point lighting on her to really show off her features ;-) Sorry to hear you've been down a bit lately Roxy, hope things will be brighter for you soon in this fresh new year!
cjoe
Shes got great eyes and the nose ring gives an aded unique touch... interesting history too...Nice Job Roxy!
JaneEden
I love this, she is beautiful and yes I like the nose ring too. Excellent work, hugs Jane xx
densa
beautiful i don't blame you for showing her off she's wonderful
Jollyself
she is lovely....I love the brightness of her skin
Igolochka
Oh, Roxy, dear, she is perfection now! And what an excellent work over her expression! Hair looks so realistic, i like the texture. Great background too:)
3Dpixi
Your new Ishtar looks marvelous dear Roxy ... She's very refreshing!! Great on the postwork too ... Specially the glow in her hair!! Wonderful portrait and beautiful gift for lovely Liz!!
NekhbetSun
Love hw crisp and clear this is....really stunning image Roxy !!!! HNY n Hugs
stonedhendge
very nice...
Jaml
Great work!. Beautifuls eyes!!!!
dianas..creations
Wow, very beautiful character....wonderfully done!!
RJS
Well for sure with those gorgeous big eyes the new version looks more middle-eastern. Gotta love that hair, and the jewelry is exquisite. The gold on her bra is most convincing. Looks like you spent some considerable time planning and working on this new version. Bravo to you!