TED-Ed: Who was the world's first author? - Soraya Field Fiorio

Enheduanna, the first known author, was a high priestess in ancient Sumer. She wrote 42 hymns and 3 epic poems, bridging Sumerian and Akkadian cultures. Her works humanized gods and introduced personal expression in writing. Exiled after her father's death, she was later restored to power. Her legacy influenced religious texts and literature for centuries.

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