Enheduanna, the first named author
The first named author is a woman: Sargon's daughter
Enheduanna, daughter of Sargon of Akkad, was high priestess of the moon god Nanna at Ur. Hymns to the goddess Inanna are attributed to her, so she is celebrated as the earliest known named author, though some scholars doubt the attribution.
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The earliest named author in history was a woman: Enheduanna, daughter of Sargon of Akkad and high priestess of the moon god at Ur in the 23rd century BC, to whom hymns to Inanna are attributed. Share →
Alive at the time
- Sargon of Akkad (aged 75)
- Enheduanna (aged 0)