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Underworld Goddess Ereshkigal Ancient Mesopotamia

The Goddess Quiz Results – Ereshkigal

Ereshkigal – The Sumerian Goddess of the Underworld

Underworld Goddess Ereshkigal Ancient Mesopotamia

Key Traits

  • Queen of the Underworld
  • Grief Medicine
  • Cycles of life and death

Ereshkigal’s story is told through the eyes of her Sumerian sister goddess, Inanna. However, when you deepen into Ereshkigal’s story, you will find that besides her role as death goddess, she is also a grieving goddess. 

She feels deeply and after the loss of her beloved, feels great pain, anger, and resentment towards the circumstances that lead to his death. This goddess has come to you, to initiate you into the medicine of the Underworld. Here resides your ancestors, a key to unlocking intergenerational trauma, to tend wounds that need healing, and receive spirit messages that only the dead can reveal. 

Her presence can help you recognize if you might be a spirit medium or here to work with cycles of life, death, and transformation. The Ancestors are watching and this goddess is here to sweetly guide you into your liminal role as medium between life and death. A very witchy path.

What’s Next?

These powerful goddesses often appear when we are being called deeper into our magical destiny. Meeting your goddess guide is only the beginning.

If you feel called to uncover how this goddess’ energy is guiding your path Or to discover what other spirits might be hanging around your aura, you can book a session with me below.


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