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The Exaltation of Inanna

...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......

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Categories: hierodule, faith, god, light, religion,
Form: Free verse

Lament To the Spirit of War

...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......

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Categories: hierodule, allegory, analogy, conflict, death,
Form: Free verse

Enheduanna Translations

...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......

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Categories: hierodule, god, moon, poems, poetess,
Form: Free verse

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