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The Sumerian Poem Schooldays - Sumerian Satire & the Scribal Life
Schooldays (written circa 2000 BCE) is a Sumerian poem describing the daily life of a young...
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The Hymn to Ninkasi, Goddess of Beer - A Praise Song and Ancient Beer Recipe
The Hymn to Ninkasi is at once a song of praise to Ninkasi, the Sumerian goddess...
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Inanna and Ebih - A Poetic Narrative on Feminine Power
Inanna and Ebih is a Sumerian/Akkadian poem attributed to Enheduanna (circa 2300 BCE), daughter...
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Hymn to Inanna - An Ancient Praise Poem
The Hymn to Inanna (also known as The Great-Hearted Mistress) is a passionate devotional work by the poet and...
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Sargon and Ur-Zababa - Two Dream Visions and a River of Blood
Sargon and Ur-Zababa is a Sumerian poem, date of composition unknown, relating the rise to...
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The Legend of Sargon of Akkad - Inspiration for the Story of Moses
The Legend of Sargon of Akkad (circa 2300 BCE) is an Akkadian work from Mesopotamia understood...
