History’s First Author— Enheduanna
An ancient triple threat to patriarchy — a female poet, priestess, and princess
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Enheduanna is recorded to be the world’s first known author who lived in the 23rd century BC in ancient Mesopotamia (approximately 2285–2250 BC). Her remarkable contributions to the Sumerian literature and composition of various hymns for the goddess Inanna described her literary work.
Enheduanna was appointed the title of priestess by her father King Sargon of Akkad. This title was designated mostly to the members of the royal families. Her father held this title to protect his reign in the City of Ur which was located to the south of his kingdom.
The archeological excavations established her existence. Two seals dated back to the Sargonic period were found at the Royal Cemetery at Ur.
Enheduanna literary compositions
Enheduanna’s earlier works were written in the form of cuneiform, an ancient form of writing using clay tablets. She wrote about 42 hymns dedicated to the temples across Sumer and Akkad.
