Nin-me-šara — the “Exaltation of Inanna” by the priestess Enheduanna, daughter of Sargon. The earliest named author in human history.
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Tradition
Sumerian / Akkadian temple hymn. Composed by Enheduanna of Ur (c. 2300 BCE), high priestess of the moon-god Nanna and daughter of Sargon of Akkad. Honors Inanna as queen of heaven and earth.
Translation
ETCSL — J.A. Black, G. Cunningham, E. Robson, G. Zólyomi et al. (2003). Used by permission for educational and non-commercial purposes.
License
ETCSL translation. Reproduced for educational and religious commentary under ETCSL's non-commercial educational use clause.