Enheduanna

Enheduanna was an Akkadian high priestess, poet, and royal figure who lived around the twenty-third century BCE. She was the daughter of Sargon, founder of the Akkadian Empire, and was appointed high priestess of the moon god Nanna at Ur. Her position carried religious, political, and cultural significance, helping connect Sumerian and Akkadian traditions. The hymns associated with her name prominently celebrate the goddess Inanna. Because her name was transmitted alongside literary works, she is widely regarded as one of the earliest known authors in history. However, the surviving manuscripts were copied centuries after her lifetime, so the precise authorship and transmission of some works remain subjects of scholarly discussion.