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Princess, Priestess, Poet: The Sumerian Temple Hymns of Enheduanna
Princess Priestess Poet The Sumerian Temple Hymns of Enheduanna
Author: Betty De Shong Meador
Living in 2300 BCE, Sumerian high priestess Enheduanna became the first author of historical record by signing her name to a collection of hymns written for forty-two temples throughout the southern half of ancient Mesopotamia, the civilization now known as Sumer.Each of her hymns confirmed to the worshipers in each city the patron deity's uniqu...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780292719323
ISBN-10: 0292719329
Publication Date: 8/1/2009
Pages: 338
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Publisher: University of Texas Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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