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Who was Enheduanna?

  • A Roman Gladiator

  • Ancient Greek Scientist

  • Sumerian High Priestess of Inanna

  • Egyptian Pharaoh

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Enheduanna was the Sumerian High Priestess of Inanna. She was the first female author whose work is known. She wrote hymns, laments, and prayers to Inanna, and her work was instrumental in the development of Sumerian literature.
The Legacy of Enheduanna: Unveiling the First Known Author

The Legacy of Enheduanna: Unveiling the First Known Author

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