Inanna
Kim Echlin
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Inanna
by Kim Echlin
Published
2015
Publisher
Penguin
Pages
263
ISBN-13
9780143194583
ISBN-10
0143194585
Description
Long before the Bible, the Koran, and Greek and Roman mythology, the people of Sumer recorded stories of their gods and kings on cuneiform tablets. The world’s oldest epic poem, the 4,000-year-old Epic of Gilgamesh, tells of a hero who was part god, part man. But a recent discovery uncovered another, equally intriguing hero — Gilgamesh’s powerful sister, the goddess Inanna. Inanna embodies the quest for growth. Her stories describe her growth from childish inexperience and youthful exuberance into maturity as she gains the power to create, to destroy, and to name. She is a goddess of spirit and wisdom who outwits and defies the powerful, falls in love with the shepherd Dumuzi, and, like Gilgamesh, dares to seek immortality. The people of Sumer associated her with the planet Venus — radiant, strong, mysterious. Using Sumerian scholarship as a guide, Kim Echlin offers a sensitive and knowledgeable translation of the Inanna stories. Accompanied by the exquisite illustrations of Linda Wolfsgruber, these tales will interest both students of history and myth and anyone who appreciates art and poetry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Inanna?
This edition of Inanna has approximately 263 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Inanna?
For most readers, Inanna typically takes between 5h 29m and 3h 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Inanna?
The estimated word count for Inanna is approximately 65,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Inanna?
Inanna was written by Kim Echlin.
When was Inanna published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.