That Istar, “the heroic daughter of the moon,” was Bellona or the Queen of War is clear from the invocation—
O hear!
Thou dost control our weapons and award
In battles fierce the Victory at will,
O crowned majestic Fate. Ishtar most high,
Who art exalted above all the gods,
Thou bringest lamentation; thou dost urge
With hostile hearts our brethren to the fray.
The gift of strength is thine for thou art strong,
Thy will is urgent brooking no delay,