Enheduanna, the daughter of the Akkadian conqueror Sargon the Great, is thought to have authored the Hymns to Inana. Enheduanna was the first known high priestess of the moon god Nanna in the city of Ur and is recognized as the earliest known author in world history. Enheduanna is credited with many early temple hymns of southern Mesopotamia, including the three mentioned here: “Inana and Ebih,” “The Exaltation of Inana,” and “A Hymn to Inana.” While there are few biographical details about Enheduanna, the historical and archaeological record indicates she was a prolific writer, having composed more than forty other poems and prayers. Although her works exhibit devotion to all the gods in the Sumerian pantheon, her attachment to Inana is particularly evident.