Enheduanna

Akkadian princess; Sumerian high priestess of Nanna at Ur; poet and philosopher
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Enheduanna
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Enheduanna

Summary

Enheduanna is a human[1]. She was born in Akkadian Empire[2]. She was born on 2300 BC[3]. She died on January 1, 2300 BC[4]. She worked as a poet[5], writer[6], priest[7], and philosopher[8]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,377 views/month, #6,715 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Enheduanna was born in Akkadian Empire[2].
  • Enheduanna was born on 2300 BC[3].
  • Enheduanna died on January 1, 2300 BC[4].
  • Enheduanna's father was Sargon of Akkad[10].
  • Enheduanna's mother was Tashlultum[11].
  • Enheduanna held citizenship in Akkadian Empire[12].
  • Enheduanna's professions included poet[5].
  • Enheduanna worked as a writer[6].
  • Enheduanna's professions included priest[7].
  • Enheduanna's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Enheduanna's field of work was poetry[13].
  • Enheduanna held the position of high priest[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Enheduanna is The Exaltation of Inanna[15].
  • Enheduanna was a member of Sumerian religion[16].
  • Enheduanna is recorded as female[17].
  • Enheduanna's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Enheduanna's noble title is recorded as princess[19].
  • Enheduanna's Commons category is recorded as Enheduanna[20].
  • Enheduanna's residence is recorded as Ur[21].
  • Enheduanna's dedicated to is recorded as Inanna[22].
  • Enheduanna's dedicated to is recorded as Sin[23].
  • Enheduanna's described at URL is recorded as https://herlegacymatters.de/beruehmte-frauen/enheduanna-erste-autorin-dichterin-der-weltliteratur/[24].
  • Enheduanna's described by source is recorded as Who was the world's first author? - Soraya Field Fiorio[25].
  • Enheduanna's described by source is recorded as Asian Women Artists: A Biographical Dictionary, 2700 BCE to Today[26].
  • Enheduanna's described by source is recorded as Forgotten Women: The Writers[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Enheduanna was born in Akkadian Empire[2]. She was born on 2300 BC[3]. Her father was Sargon of Akkad[10]. Her mother was Tashlultum[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[5], writer[6], priest[7], and philosopher[8]. Enheduanna's field of work was poetry[13]. She held the position of high priest[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Enheduanna is The Exaltation of Inanna[15]. Things named for her include she[28], an impact crater[29].

Death and Burial

Enheduanna died on January 1, 2300 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Enheduanna ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,377 views/month, #6,715 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to her include Kesh temple hymn[32], a clay tablet[33], founded in -2600[34]. Entities named for her include she[28], an impact crater[29].

FAQs

Where was Enheduanna born?

Born in Akkadian Empire[2], Enheduanna…

Who were Enheduanna's parents?

Enheduanna's father was Sargon of Akkad[10]. Enheduanna's mother was Tashlultum[11].

What did Enheduanna do for work?

Enheduanna worked as poet[5], writer[6], priest[7], and philosopher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . In Homage to the Feminine Self Betty De Shong Meador .Inanna, Lady of Largest Heart: Poems of the Sumerian Priestess Enheduanna. Austin, TX, University of Texas Press, 2000. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk. etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . herlegacymatters.de. Retrieved . herlegacymatters.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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