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Their debate revolved around whether luck was a mere accident or a gift from the goddess of good luck, Ishtar. Some believed luck was random—a chance happening—while others thought it was bestowed by divine favor upon those who pleased the gods. The group agreed that many men seek luck at gaming tables and races, hoping divine favor will turn odds in their favor. Yet, Arkad pointed out that real luck often isn't found in such fleeting and uncertain places. Instead, luck is more akin to a reward for effort, virtue, and wise actions.