Why were works attributed to Enheduanna?
Because of her wealth
As part of legendary narratives
Out of respect for her
To boost sales of the works
Answer
Enheduanna was a Sumerian princess who was also the first author whose name is known. She was a priestess of the goddess Inanna, and her poems are often concerned with themes of love, sex, and religion. Although she is credited with writing many works, scholars believe that some of them were actually written by later authors as part of legendary narratives about her.
The Legacy of Enheduanna: Unveiling the First Known Author
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