Ishara - Goddess of the Earth

Ishara is the Minor God of the Earth, her arms spread wide as she offers bounty to her worshipers or cradles communities in her embrace.
Ishara is often depicted as a graceful and nurturing figure, with a close connection to the natural world and the cycles of life. She is invoked by very few farmers and gardeners for a bountiful harvest and is also revered as a guardian of the earth and its natural resources. In some traditions, Ishara is also associated with love and relationships, believed to bestow blessings upon couples and families.
Wise and even-tempered, Ishara values community, stability, and the balance of nature. She is the god of maternity, family, orphans, domestication, and agriculture, as well as defense of the home and territory.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Ishara, Goddess of the Earth, has always felt overshadowed by her sister Yala, Goddess of Life. Since ancient times, Yala has been praised and worshipped for her gifts of fertility and abundance, while Ishara's contributions to the natural world have often been overlooked. As the eldest of the two sisters, Ishara has always felt a sense of responsibility for the earth and its inhabitants. She spends her days tending to the land and nurturing the growth of plants and crops, providing sustenance for all living beings. Despite her tireless efforts, Ishara is rarely thanked or acknowledged for her work.
Meanwhile, Yala is celebrated and revered for her gifts of life and fertility. She is praised for bringing new life into the world and for her ability to make things grow and flourish. People flock to Yala's temples and offer her their devotion and thanks, while Ishara's temples remain largely empty.
Ishara has always felt a sense of jealousy and resentment towards her sister, who seems to receive all the attention and adoration. Despite her feelings, Ishara continues to quietly tend to the earth, knowing that her work is essential to the well-being of all living things. She hopes that one day, people will recognize and appreciate the importance of her work as well.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Ishara doesn’t engage in underhanded politicking or petty disputes. She seems to stand above the quarrels and tumultuous rivalries of other deities and equally aloof from the machinations of the mortal world. Her fundamental concern is for the well-being of mortal folk, starting with their physical health but also including their need for security, love, and belonging.

Divine Classification

Minor God

Current Status

Tending to the Earth

Current Residence

Adaphae

Quotes & Catchphrases

"My work may go unnoticed, but I am the Earth itself and I will continue to tend to it tirelessly."