Another poem by history's first poet, as well as history's first named author, the Sumerian high priestess Enheduanna. The top picture is Inanna, the bottom picture is Enheduanna:
In Praise of Inanna
No one has sung “Let the world know!”
To Nanna
But only to his daughter, you, Inanna.
You are lofty like Heaven. “Let the world know!”
You are wide like the Earth. “Let the world know!”
You devastate the rebellious land. “Let the world know!”
You roar over the land. “Let the world know!”
You smash their heads. “Let the world know!”
You devour corpses like a dog. “Let the world know!”
Your glance is terrible. “Let the world know!”
You raise your terrible glance. “Let the world know!”
Your glance is flashing. “Let the world know!”
You are victorious. “Let the world know!”
No one has sung “Let the world know!”
To Nanna
But only to his daughter, you, Inanna.
O my lady, this song has made you great
And exalted you.
O my lady, I have told your fury!
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