Inanna Day at the Theosophical Society
50 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8EA
Sunday 13 May 2007: 2.00 to 7.30 pm
Reservations and enquiries:
020 7563 9815 or info@theosoc.org.uk
Cuneiform tablets from 1900 B.C., the world's oldest written records, tell the stories of Sumer's hero-kings and their gods and goddesses. These myths from ancient Iraq include thrilling tales of king Gilgamesh and of the great goddess, Inanna. The story of Inanna's descent into the underworld and powerful rebirth continues to resonate in our bones over centuries and continents as a blueprint for psychic and spiritual wholeness for both men and women, both individual and collective. This is a special opportunity for those who have been touched by Inanna's story to share and discuss and dwell together with the myth
2.00 - 4.30 pm
THE INANNA MYTH: BLUEPRINT FOR PSYCHIC AND SPIRITUAL WHOLENESS
Diane Wolkstein, co-author of Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth:
The Story: an interpretation of the Inanna myth
Dr. Irving Finkel, Assistant Keeper of Antiquities at the British Museum:
Sumer and the Sumerians: the historical context
Dr. Cass Dalglish, Professor of English and Women's Studies:
Enheduanna: A Woman's Journey: The high priestess of Sumer creates her own story based on Inanna's
Hugh Van Dusen, vice-president of HarperCollins:
The Book: the excitement, challenge & synchronicities of publishing Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth
Melanie Reinhart, renowned astrologer:
Venus, the Morning & Evening Star: the myth interpreted from Venus's movements through the Heavens
Julian David, Chair of the C G Jung Analytical Psychology Club London:
The Psychotherapeutic Journey: a Jungian interpretation of the myth
Paintings:
Paintings of Inanna by Jocelyn Chaplin will be on the walls
£15 (£10 concessions & TS Members). All attendees receive a £2 discount on the 6.00 pm talk
6.00 - 7.30 pm:
INANNA QUEEN OF HEAVEN AND EARTH
In Mesopotamia (ancient Iraq), the Goddess Inanna (Ishtar) was more loved and honoured than any other deity, male or female. Known as the Queen of Heaven, she was worshipped as the Goddess of Love, War, and Fertility as well as Venus, the Morning and Evening Star. Her presence in cuneiform texts dates back to 1900 B.C.E. She continued to be worshipped in the Middle East at least to the time of the Bible where she is referred to as the Queen of Heaven.
Diane will lead a group discussion on the epic of Inanna, section-by-section, beginning with 'The Huluppu-Tree'. You are strongly advised to attend the afternoon session, as it will help to inform the evening discussion.
£7 (£5 concessions & TS Members)
Copies of Diane's book Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth are available now at the British Museum. DVDs of the Inanna performance at the American Museum of Natural History will also be available.
More details at www.dianewolkstein.com & www.theosoc.org.uk
