"Enheduanna is best known for her works, Inninsagurra, Ninmesarra, and Inninmehusa, all three hymns to the goddess Inanna, which effectively defined a new hierarchy of the gods."
"These hymns, translated as 'The Great Hearted Mistress,' 'The Exaltation of Inanna,' and 'Goddess of the Fearsome Powers,' gave to the people under Sargon's reign a more personal and meaningful vision of the gods."
Enheduanna, around 2300 BCE, is recognized as the first author in history and was the daughter of Sargon of Akkad. Her name means 'high priestess of An', referring to various deities. She adopted a Sumerian title upon moving to Ur. Enheduanna is known for her hymns to the goddess Inanna, which provided a personal connection to the divine for her people and contributed to the stability of Sargon's empire. The authenticity of her authorship is debated among scholars, with some questioning if the hymns were written by a scribe.
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