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May 27
CREATIVES

The Katabasis of Ishtar

Ishtar queen of heaven far and near The realm of Hades she set her ear To her sister Ereshigkal, the finest clothes she wore And said farewell to her loyal companion Ninshubar. “Loyal Maid Ninshubar,” said Great Ishtar “When I have not returned in three days,” “Go to the gods to which humanity prays.” “Father Nanna, Enlil and Ea,” “He the master of primal Abzu’s sea,” “The one I got drunk, from whom I stole the Mes,” “With which I became the mistress of destinies.” After whi

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Grapeshot acknowledges the Wallumattagal clan, of the Dharug nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and meet. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, no treaty was signed, and would like to pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

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We would like to extend those respects to all First Nations people reading. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Grapeshot acknowledges the traditional owners of the Wallumattagal land that we produce and distribute the magazine on, both past and present. It is through their traditional practices and ongoing support and nourishment of the land that we are able to operate. 

Always Was, Always Will Be 

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