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Ancient but Not Anonymous

  • October 30, 2014
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

The earliest author known by name is Enheduanna (2285-2250 BC), whose poems and psalms became models for prayer in many ancient religions. A high priestess in the city of Ur, she helped her father, Sargon of Akkad, build his empire by merging different areas’ religions into one.

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