Cuneiform VII: Temple Prostitutes – Fact or Fiction? – Sumerian History

from Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices

Was the famous/infamous institution of temple prostitution in ancient Mesopotamia ever really a thing? And if so, what was that like? Be sure to support the show at www.patreon.com/deadideaspod to get your portrait drawn! Music and graphic design by Rachel Westhoff. Custom map by Adam McKithern. Maps, pics, references and more at www.deadideas.net. Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://deadideas.net/

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