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Easter is named after the Canaanite goddess Ishtar
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REFUTED
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Easter is not named after the goddess Ishtar; etymological and historical evidence traces the name to the Germanic dawn goddess Ēostre.

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Wikipedia: Easter
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leadstories.com: Fact Check: 'Easter' Does NOT Have Etymological Link To Babylonian Deity And Infant Sacrifices | Lead Stories
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skeptics.stackexchange.com: Is Easter named after the Canaanite goddess Ishtar?
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States Easter derives from Eōstre, a Germanic divinity, rather than Ishtar.
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first checked31 Jul 2026
judged → REFUTED · 031 Jul 2026
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