Enheduanna
Is the earliest
Known poet
In the world.
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After reading your poem and notes I need to read this poetess now.
Fragments of a number of her poems are available on PoemHunter. Must read
I was surprised and pleased to learn of Enheduanna some time ago. Your poem is a delight.5 stars and to my List.
It is a pleasure to read your words, as always, of appreciation of the poem. So delighted.
An informative write! An example for all lady poets to follow suit. Top score!
A am obliged to you, Dilipji, for the wonderful comments. Your words encourage me to pursue the effort.
Top score for this scholar, poetess and high priestess - Enheduanna......10
Enheduanna - a name that all should remember. Thank you dear Poet for sharing this information.
Hi Geeta, my dear friend, it feels great that you relished reading the poem. Thank you.
It is a matter Of pride for women That the earliest Poet is a lady....Really proud and happy.
A poem should educate, which it can do in many ways: through emotional, intellectual, spiritual or other. This poem educated me and that was wonderful,
On PoemHunter, our Fellow-Poet Michael Burch has shared a few hymns composed by Enheduanna, translated into English. Readers may visit his page for the wonderful experience.
I happened to do some ‘research' on poets of the yore, especially the era Before Christ. What I chanced upon was a treasure, invaluable! I am trying to share this treasure with you, my dear fellow poets. Thank you for reading.