In this audio I read to you the ‘Hymn to Inanna’ by Enheduanna and share my own personal reflection of the hymn. Enheduanna sparked a remembrance and deep sadness in me, yet filled me with reverence. Our sister, the high priestess, left us these words:
Lady of all powers, In whom light appears, Radiant one Beloved of Heaven and Earth, Tiara-crowned Priestess of the Highest God, My Lady, you are the guardian Of all greatness. Your hand holds the seven powers: You lift the powers of being, You have hung them over your fingers, You have gathered the many powers, You have clasped them now Like necklaces onto your breast. Like a dragon, You poisoned the land - When you roared at the earth In your thunder, Nothing green could live. A flood fell from the mountain: You, Inanna, Foremost in Heaven and Earth. Lady riding a beast, You rained fire on the heads of men. Taking your power from the Highest, Following the commands of the Highest, Lady of all the great rites, Who can understand all that is yours? In the forefront Of the battle, All is struck down by you - O winged Lady, Like a bird You scavenge the land. Like a charging storm You charge, Like a roaring storm You roar, You thunder in thunder, Snort in rampaging winds. Your feet are continually restless. Carrying your harp of sighs, You breathe out the music of mourning. It was in your service That I first entered The holy temple, I, Enheduanna, The highest priestess. I carried the ritual basket, I chanted your praise. Now I have been cast out To the place of lepers. Day comes, And the brightness Is hidden around me. Shadows cover the light, Drape it in sandstorms. My beautiful mouth knows only confusion. Even my sex is dust.
xx Black Dove
