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Greta Sykes
Books
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Goddess of the Fertile Crescent
We are in the year 2450 BC in ancient Iraq. Two young women backpackers have decided to go on a journey to the city of Uruk in the south of the country. Rumour has it that a man called Gilgamesh has acquired fame and notoriety, especially among the women. They fear the weakening of their rights and position in society. The two women, Inanna and her friend Ninatta, feel confident that they can work out a cunning plan to thwart Gilgamesh’s rise to power. They have the blessing of Innana’s grandmother Ishtar. During their voyage they face an attack in the night which leads to a near death experience. They manage to struggle on bravely towards Kish where they make friends with the High Priestess, Nin, who is willing to help.
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Eve Meets Dante
In Eve Meets Dante, Greta Sykes embarks on a captivating journey through time, weaving together the lives and legacies of extraordinary women from antiquity to the Renaissance. Inspired by Virginia Woolf's poignant reflections on the historical silence of women,
