Sumerian King Shu-Sin, fourth ruler of the Third Dynasty of Ur, who reigned between 2037 and 2029 BC,
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Sumerian King Shu-Sin, fourth ruler of the Third Dynasty of Ur, who reigned between 2037 and 2029 BC,
The first known author in history is widely considered to be Enheduanna, a Sumerian priestess and poet who lived in ancient Mesopotamia around 2300 BCE. She is known for writing hymns and poems dedicated to the goddess Inanna.
Gilgamesh is the Sumerian hero-king about whom epic poems were written, which are considered some of the earliest surviving works of literature. He is the main character in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a tale that explores themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for meaning in life.
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Poems written for entertainment in ancient Sumer were called "lullabies." These poems were meant to soothe and entertain listeners, often focusing on themes of nature, family, and daily life. They were an important part of Sumerian culture and were passed down orally from generation to generation.