Akkad Poems - Poems about Akkad

...Please note that this work is meant to follow in Epic Form and will not follow commonly used grammatical rules found in Prose, such as, not following proper paragraph use. Because it is an Epic Poem ......Read the rest...

...ONE I did go to 5am prayers, with flashlight, and at 4:30 Felt remorse for my faults, as neighbor, leader, pastor ... Even prayed for my enemies and foes, whosoeve......Read the rest...

...The Exaltation of Inanna: Opening Lines and Excerpts by Enheduanna, daughter of Sargon I of Akkad and high priestess of Inanna loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch Lady of all d......Read the rest...

...Lament to the Spirit of War by Enheduanna (circa 2285-2250 BCE) loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch You hack down everything you see, War God! Rising on fearsome wings you r......Read the rest...

...Enheduanna is the first writer we know by name. She created the first poetry anthology and hymnal, circa 2250 BC, in ancient Sumer. She was the daughter of King Saragon the Great. Lament to th......Read the rest...